The MeidasTouch Podcast New Jersey Attorney General Platkin Discusses Big SCOTUS Hearing
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May 14, 2025 Matt Platkin, the Attorney General of New Jersey, discusses his state's pivotal role in a landmark Supreme Court case regarding birthright citizenship. He highlights the historical significance of the 14th Amendment and the urgent need to protect this constitutional right amid rising political pressures. Platkin also addresses alarming trends of legal capitulation to political forces and critiques the Trump administration’s impacts on education and public safety at places like Newark Airport. It's a compelling look into the intersection of law, politics, and citizenship.
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Birthright Citizenship Protects Rights
- The birthright citizenship case is about preserving rights settled post-Civil War and preventing state-based citizenship seesawing.
- The 14th Amendment ensures citizenship regardless of which state a child is born or moves to in the U.S.
Nationwide Injunctions and Citizenship
- Nationwide injunctions affect all states, so deciding citizenship on a state-by-state basis conflicts with constitutional principles.
- The case will necessarily involve the merits of birthright citizenship, not just the injunction doctrine.
Lawyers Must Uphold Constitution
- Lawyers must uphold their oath to the Constitution and zealously advocate for clients regardless of political pressure.
- Resist capitulation to illegal orders that target lawyers, press, and critics to preserve democracy.