Ep.3 Democracy's Last Stand

This Episode was recorded on May 14. 

The Supreme Court is hearing a case on birthright citizenship that could fundamentally redefine who has constitutional rights in the United States and set a dangerous precedent allowing the executive branch to rewrite the Constitution through executive orders.

• Trump's executive order attempts to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and those on temporary visas
• The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born on US soil, originally established to protect formerly enslaved people
• Constitutional amendments require two-thirds congressional approval or a convention called by two-thirds of states, followed by ratification by three-fourths of states
• The administration is systematically attacking legal institutions, including arresting judges and elected officials for doing their jobs
• Reports of the administration exploring ways to suspend habeas corpus and reopen Alcatraz as a detention facility raise serious concerns
• New restrictions on freedom of movement include border checkpoints for people trying to leave the US
• Economic impacts of tariffs and policy changes will be felt by summer, with prices expected to rise significantly
• Citizens should consider personal preparations while recognizing the power of non-violent economic protest

Our democracy is at a critical juncture where the fundamental checks and balances have failed. It's up to the people to decide what comes next.

Chapters

• 0:00 Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Case
• 4:30 Executive Power vs Constitutional Rights
• 10:48 Political Projection and Abusive Government
• 17:03 Attacking Legal Institutions and Lawyers
• 32:28 Arrests of Officials Doing Their Jobs
• 39:38 Freedom of Movement and Restrictive Laws
• 48:02 Economic Impact and Personal Preparation
• 57:25 Failed Checks and Balances