On this episode of<i> <b>iHeartRadio’s West Michigan Weekend</b></i><b>,</b> host Phil Tower dives into one of the most consequential legal battles of the decade: the challenge to the executive order attempting to dismantle birthright citizenship.<br /><br />Following oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court on April 1st, we speak with <b>Brendan Beery, Constitutional Law Professor at Cooley Law School</b>, to unpack the "Citizenship Clause" of the 14th Amendment.<br />We explore the legal precedents, the historical weight of the 1868 ratification, and what a potential June ruling could mean for thousands of families across the nation. <br /><b></b><br /><b>In this episode, we discuss:</b><b></b><br /><ul><li><b>The Case:</b> A breakdown of <i>Trump v. Barbara</i>, the nationwide class action led by the ACLU, Asian Law Caucus, and more.</li><li><b>Constitutional Stakes:</b> Why legal experts argue the January 2025 executive order flouts the 14th Amendment and long-standing Supreme Court precedent.</li><li><b>The Human Impact:</b> Insights from co-counsel, including Cecillia Wang (ACLU) and Aarti Kohli (Asian Law Caucus), on why birthright citizenship is central to American identity.</li><li><b>What’s Next:</b> A timeline for the Supreme Court’s decision and the potential implications for the future of U.S. citizenship.</li></ul><br /><b>LINKS:</b><br /><b></b><br /><a href="https://cooley.edu/faculty/brendan-beery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Cooley Law School Professor Brendan Beery </b></a> <br /><a href="https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/trump-v-barbara/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Supreme Court Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge to Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order   </b></a><b></b>