In this episode you’ll hear about the issue of birthright citizenship and whether Catholic Social Teaching has anything to say about it.

Here are references and notes:

1. Executive Order that would end birthright citizenship for certain immigrants
2. FAQ about the Executive Order from the Legal Defense Fund, an entity that is opposed to the Executive Order
3. Article about Senate hearing on birthright citizenship held March 12, 2026
4. Full transcript of Oral arguments before the Supreme Court on April 1, 2026
5. Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments, CNN article April 1, 2026
6. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Brief Submitted to Supreme Court
7. Selected Catholic commentaries critical of USCCB brief by Kelsey Reinhardt, Philip Lawler, and Jacob Neu
8. US Bishops Brief Gets Mixed Reviews, article from National Catholic Register March 6, 2026, with links to both critical and supportive views
9. Projection: Repealing Birthright Citizenship Would Significantly Increase the Size of the U.S. Unauthorized Population
10. German research showing birthright citizenship impact on education and youth crime
11. Catholic Social Teaching: Call to family, community and participation
12. Podcast website with full transcripts for this episode and all other episodes

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