The 14th Amendment is at the center of today’s debate on birthright citizenship. But there is one critical truth being ignored:
Who was it actually written for?
In this episode of The Publisher’s Desk, Damon K. Jones breaks down the historical purpose of the 14th Amendment, its connection to the Dred Scott decision, and how a law created to secure Black citizenship has evolved into something far broader.
This is not about opinion. This is about history and outcomes.
Why have Black Americans had to fight for protections that were already written into law for them? And what does it mean when the original purpose of a law is no longer part of the conversation?
This is the debate nobody is having.
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