The Majority Report with Sam Seder

2499 - Trump's Birthright Citizenship Run-Around w/ Jeet Heer

May 16, 2025
Jeet Heer, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation, delves into significant political developments. He discusses the Supreme Court's handling of Trump's controversial birthright citizenship executive order, raising questions about judicial authority. The conversation also covers Trump's recent foreign policy moves in the Middle East and the GOP's struggles with spending bills. With a mix of humor and sharp analysis, they touch on Kid Rock's eccentric comments and the complexities of U.S. immigration policies, all while keeping the dialogue engaging and thought-provoking.
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Nationwide Injunctions Key For Justice

  • The administration's attempt to prevent nationwide injunctions could stall birthright citizenship cases indefinitely.
  • Courts issuing nationwide injunctions is necessary for resolving broad constitutional issues efficiently.
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Catch-me-if-you-can Justice System

  • Restricting courts from issuing nationwide injunctions turns the justice system into a "catch me if you can" regime.
  • Without injunctions, the government could keep violating rights until every affected person sues individually.
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Trump's Transactional Middle East Diplomacy

  • Trump’s Middle East diplomacy is transactional and focuses on personal gains rather than ideology.
  • Despite cynicism, Trump is more willing to negotiate with enemies than Biden was.
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