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Roxboro House RoundtablesThe Roxboro House Roundtables are interdisciplina Author: Roxboro House Roundtables
The Roxboro House Roundtables are interdisciplinary discussions on any topic from health and science, to fashion, economics, and politics. These talks take place at Jefferson University East Falls and provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to explore and consider a variety of themes in the cozy, historical Roxboro House living room. Roxboro House Roundtables are presented by the Arlen Specter Center for Public Service at Jefferson University East Falls, which facilitates and promotes public service and civic education in a cross-disciplinary, nonpartisan setting. Language: en Genres: News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship
Thursday, 15 May, 2025
This RoundTable was an engaging discussion of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution and the importance of that right in American history. This conversation is timely and appropriate considering President Trump's attempt to unilaterally negate Birthright citizenship, despite the clear language in the 14th Amendment. The conversation explored historical, legal, and contemporary perspectives on citizenship and the ongoing threats against racial and ethnic minorities. The conversation also included xenophobia, unfound fear of immigrants, racism, Aad the unjust and unfair. targeting of immigrants by the Trump administration.
