Julie Su

In this engaging discussion, attorney Julie Su, a fourth-generation San Franciscan, highlights the historical significance of the Wong Kim Ark case. She explores how Ark's fight for citizenship amid racial discrimination led to a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming birthright citizenship. The conversation dives into contemporary challenges surrounding the issue, discussing President Trump's controversial executive order and its legal implications. Su's insights provide a poignant reflection on identity, heritage, and the ongoing struggle for rights among immigrants in America.

Julie Su, an attorney and fourth-generation San Franciscan, and Carol Nackenoff, a Richter Professor Emerita, dive deep into the compelling story of Wong Kim Ark. They discuss his tumultuous return from China in 1895, where he was unjustly denied entry despite being born in the U.S. The conversation reveals the historical struggle against the Chinese Exclusion Act and the pivotal Supreme Court case that followed. Together, they reflect on the ongoing debates surrounding birthright citizenship and the profound implications for American identity and civil rights.