Ava DuVernay announces '14th,' new documentary on birthright amendment contested by Trump
Summary
Ava DuVernay is making a Netflix documentary called "14th" about the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship rights to people born in the U.S. The film discusses the amendment's history and ongoing political debates, including recent challenges from President Donald Trump who tried to limit birthright citizenship.Key Facts
- The 14th Amendment was passed in 1868 to give citizenship to formerly enslaved people and others born in the U.S.
- President Donald Trump signed an order to restrict birthright citizenship at the start of his second term.
- The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s order in a 6-3 decision, upholding the amendment’s protections.
- The 14th Amendment overturned the 1857 Supreme Court ruling that said descendants of slaves could not be citizens.
- Ava DuVernay directed the 2016 documentary "13th" about the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.
- Her new film "14th" will include interviews with politicians, historians, and cultural figures.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that citizenship means the right to have rights and participate politically.
- Trump said he will keep challenging the Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship.
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