The Young Turks Call Me Maybe - July 10, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
A federal judge strikes a blow against Trump’s attempts to end birthright citizenship, while immigration officials face backlash for covert surveillance of pro-Palestinian activists. Whistleblower texts hint at judicial misconduct in Trump’s nominees. The chilling effects of targeted lists on dissenters raise concerns about free speech in academia. Discussions highlight the call for youthful leadership in politics as aging representatives struggle to connect with younger voters, amidst a backdrop of political disillusionment.
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ACLU Protects Birthright Citizenship
- The ACLU cleverly circumvented the Supreme Court's injunction ban to protect birthright citizenship for newborns only, excluding parents.
- Birthright citizenship is critical to prevent statelessness and bureaucratic chaos at hospitals determining citizenship statuses.
US Govt Uses Pro-Israel Doxxing
- US Homeland Security used shadowy, anonymous pro-Israel groups like Canary Mission to dox and target pro-Palestinian students for deportation.
- This is a significant abuse of power violating free speech and advancing a foreign government's agenda inside the US.
Incumbency and Control Erode Democracy
- Politicians like Eleanor Holmes Norton and Joe Biden face health and cognitive decline, yet system bows to incumbency and donor control.
- This undermines democracy by maintaining ineffective, out-of-touch leadership over meaningful change.