Austin Chenge

Explain it like I'm 5: US Birthright citizenship. Once upon a time, there was a big house called America, where lots of people lived together like a huge family. This family had some special rules about who could stay and become part of the family forever. (Citizenship) One of the most important rules in America was that if a baby was born inside this big house, that baby could automatically become a part of the family. But there was a catch! ("...subject to the jurisdiction thereof" catch).   Now in this big house, there lived a nice couple named Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They had a daughter named Jane. One day, Jane had a baby in the house. Since Jane and her baby were part of the Smith family, the baby could stay and be a part of all the family fun, games, and decisions. This baby, just by being born there, was like saying, "I belong here, and I'll follow our family's rules!" (like owing allegiance to the sovereign power of the United States) Now, let's think about a friend of the Smiths, Jeff, who was just visiting to learn some new skills. (Student Visas). Jeff wasn't part of the family but was allowed to stay for a while. If Jeff had a baby while he was there, that baby wouldn't automatically become part of the Smith family. They were just visiting! Or imagine Maria, who came to the house to help with the cooking. She had a baby while she was working there. That baby, like Jeff's, wasn't meant to stay forever; they were just there because Maria was working (H1B, Work Visas etc) Also, a family renting their vacation guesthouse had their baby at the house. This baby wasn't born to join the Smith family either; they were just visiting and passing through. (Tourists/Visitor Visas) But here's where it got tricky. There were some people who didn't ask for permission to come in; they just snuck into the big house and started living in the old shed out back. These were called "squatters." (Illegal Aliens). One night, a squatter had a baby right there in the shed. Even though this baby was born in the house, the baby wasn't born to someone who was supposed to be there and not to someone who was living in the house like a family member. (the real meaning of subject to our Jurisdiction). Things got really bad when the squatters started arguing with the Smith's family. They said because things were tough back home, and that they had no other place to go, the Smiths should allow their baby to become part of the Smith family. After all, the baby was born at the Smith house. The rule was clear but there was a catch. "...subject to the jurisdiction thereof" means, if you're born in the house and your parents are meant to be part of the family or connected to it in a special way (like Marriage or Green Card holders) then you get to stay and play. But if your parents were just visiting, working there for a short time, or not supposed to be there at all, like the squatters, you don't automatically get to join the family. So, the big house of America decided that only babies born to people who were truly meant to be part of the family would get to enjoy all the fun, responsibilities, and privileges of being in this big, wonderful family. And that's how the rule of birthright citizenship works in America. Austin Chenge Veteran and Former Republican Gov Candidate for Michigan Alma Mater: The University of Birmingham Law School, England.

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Explain it Like I'm 5: Understanding US Birthright Citizenship in 3mins. Once upon a time, there was a big house called America, where lots of people lived together like a huge family. This family had some special rules about who could stay and become part of the family forever. (Citizenship) In this charming video, I use my legal background to explain the concept of birthright citizenship in America through a heartwarming story. Meet the Smith family and their adventures in the big house called America, where rules about who gets to automatically join the family (Citizenship) are revealed in a simple, relatable way. This video breaks down complex immigration concepts like citizenship, student visas, illegal aliens, and the significance of "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," all while keeping it engaging for viewers of all ages. Perfect for families and anyone curious about immigration laws! To read full text of the story in video, visit xitter.cf/AustinChenge/status/18… Austin Chenge Veteran and Former Republican Governor Candidate for Michigan Alma Mater: The University of Birmingham Law School, England. cc'd @Heritage @StephenM @VivekGRamaswamy

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