Ava DuVernay to make Netflix documentary 14th on birthright citizenship
Summary
Ava DuVernay is making a Netflix documentary about the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to people born in the United States. The film will explore the history and current debates around this amendment, especially after President Trump tried to limit birthright citizenship but was blocked by the Supreme Court.Key Facts
- The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868 and grants citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the U.S.
- The amendment overturned the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision, which denied citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.
- President Trump signed an order on his first day in office to restrict birthright citizenship.
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's order, upholding the amendment’s protections.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that citizenship guarantees the right to participate in the political community.
- Ava DuVernay previously made the documentary "13th," about the 13th Amendment and slavery.
- Her new film will include voices of politicians, historians, and cultural figures.
- President Trump has said he will keep fighting against the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship.
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