Amars tear apart leading non-birthright citizenship arguments:

https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/03/birthright-citizenship-a-response-to-pete-patterson/

I read Patterson's piece, and I have to admit, I initially found it compelling. But the Amars have ample rebuttal material in both law and historical fact, and I think they have the more compelling view.

It's always fascinating to when originalism actually militates *against* right-wingers.... This should be interesting in court!