Greg Gentry
@greggentry.bsky.social
A lawyer living in MN, licensed in MO. Specializing, now, in litigation support, but have written about FDA regulations.
You'll be disappointed. His article goes into what he thinks is the "history" of the Citizenship Clause and he mangles it badly.
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Jurisdiction and Citizenship
<p><span>This Article makes a series of interventions into the existing literature on birthright citizenship. It makes three historical claims about the common
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December 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
You'll be disappointed. His article goes into what he thinks is the "history" of the Citizenship Clause and he mangles it badly.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
I’ll take “Things that are definitely NOT defamation” for $1,000, Alex.
December 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I’ll take “Things that are definitely NOT defamation” for $1,000, Alex.
Not just the Bible, but Jesus, who, when asked to comment on an execution, said, “let him who is without sin cast the first stone!”
December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Not just the Bible, but Jesus, who, when asked to comment on an execution, said, “let him who is without sin cast the first stone!”
Reposted by Greg Gentry
Before he was the justice that wrote Wong Kim Ark, Horace Gray was reporter for the Mass Supreme Court. (He’d later become its chief justice.)
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
Image 17 of A legal review of the case of Dred Scott, as decided by the Supreme Court of the United States
"From the Law reporter for June, 1857." Written by Horace Gray and John Lowell. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
www.loc.gov
December 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Before he was the justice that wrote Wong Kim Ark, Horace Gray was reporter for the Mass Supreme Court. (He’d later become its chief justice.)
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
It was this and other abuses that caused Conness to proclaim that “We are entirely ready to accept the provision that the children of [Chinese] parents shall be declared … to be entitled to civil rights and to equal protection before the law…”
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It was this and other abuses that caused Conness to proclaim that “We are entirely ready to accept the provision that the children of [Chinese] parents shall be declared … to be entitled to civil rights and to equal protection before the law…”
Black people were allowed to testify in court in California in 1862. By contrast, Chinese people were excluded and so, Southern Rebels were able to prey on Chinese people in California with impunity. “For if a white man were not present no one could testify against the offender.”
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Black people were allowed to testify in court in California in 1862. By contrast, Chinese people were excluded and so, Southern Rebels were able to prey on Chinese people in California with impunity. “For if a white man were not present no one could testify against the offender.”
He described the Roma as invaders, trespassers who “respect no authority of the government…”
Senator Conness stated that he only knew of one invasion in recent years, the CONFEDERACY!
And he compared the treatment in the legal system of the confederates, Black people and Chinese…
Senator Conness stated that he only knew of one invasion in recent years, the CONFEDERACY!
And he compared the treatment in the legal system of the confederates, Black people and Chinese…
December 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
He described the Roma as invaders, trespassers who “respect no authority of the government…”
Senator Conness stated that he only knew of one invasion in recent years, the CONFEDERACY!
And he compared the treatment in the legal system of the confederates, Black people and Chinese…
Senator Conness stated that he only knew of one invasion in recent years, the CONFEDERACY!
And he compared the treatment in the legal system of the confederates, Black people and Chinese…
Both Roma and Chinese were described by Cowan in harsh terms that mirror language used by current anti-immigrant folks. For example, Cowan worried CA couldn’t deport an invasion of “Australians or people from Borneo, man-eaters or cannibals, if you please,” if birthright citizenship was allowed.
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Both Roma and Chinese were described by Cowan in harsh terms that mirror language used by current anti-immigrant folks. For example, Cowan worried CA couldn’t deport an invasion of “Australians or people from Borneo, man-eaters or cannibals, if you please,” if birthright citizenship was allowed.
Chinese people entered the country illegally from Canada and Mexico, and the enforcement of these acts led to the creation of our modern system of border control.
exhibits.libraries.rutgers.edu/chinese_excl...
exhibits.libraries.rutgers.edu/chinese_excl...
Chinese Exclusion: Chinese Exclusion and the Establishment of the Gate-keeping Nation | Digital Exhibits
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December 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Chinese people entered the country illegally from Canada and Mexico, and the enforcement of these acts led to the creation of our modern system of border control.
exhibits.libraries.rutgers.edu/chinese_excl...
exhibits.libraries.rutgers.edu/chinese_excl...
The debate about the Roma and Chinese workers puts the lie to the notion that the framers of the 14th didn’t contemplate “illegal” immigrants.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and its extensions (it lasted until the 1940s!) created the first class of “illegal” immigrants.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and its extensions (it lasted until the 1940s!) created the first class of “illegal” immigrants.
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The debate about the Roma and Chinese workers puts the lie to the notion that the framers of the 14th didn’t contemplate “illegal” immigrants.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and its extensions (it lasted until the 1940s!) created the first class of “illegal” immigrants.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and its extensions (it lasted until the 1940s!) created the first class of “illegal” immigrants.
When the Senate was debating the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause, Senator Cowan of PA objected, worrying that it would grant citizenship to children of Chinese immigrants and of the Roma.
Senator Conness of California responded that of course it would!
Senator Conness of California responded that of course it would!
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
When the Senate was debating the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause, Senator Cowan of PA objected, worrying that it would grant citizenship to children of Chinese immigrants and of the Roma.
Senator Conness of California responded that of course it would!
Senator Conness of California responded that of course it would!
Before he was the justice that wrote Wong Kim Ark, Horace Gray was reporter for the Mass Supreme Court. (He’d later become its chief justice.)
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
Image 17 of A legal review of the case of Dred Scott, as decided by the Supreme Court of the United States
"From the Law reporter for June, 1857." Written by Horace Gray and John Lowell. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
www.loc.gov
December 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Before he was the justice that wrote Wong Kim Ark, Horace Gray was reporter for the Mass Supreme Court. (He’d later become its chief justice.)
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
As reporter, he wrote a scathing critique of Dred Scott - grounding his analysis in its rejection of birthright citizenship.
www.loc.gov/resource/lls...
JFC! How does one distinguish flipping the boat to ”stay in the fight” (whatever that means) and flipping the boat to stay ALIVE!
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
JFC! How does one distinguish flipping the boat to ”stay in the fight” (whatever that means) and flipping the boat to stay ALIVE!
I’m no expert, but that seems like a good way to snap the heel off the stilettos.
If one does “turn on the heel” of a stiletto, that’s … impressive. Not sure which I’m more impressed with - Nuzzi for her balance or the shoe’s admirable sturdiness.
If one does “turn on the heel” of a stiletto, that’s … impressive. Not sure which I’m more impressed with - Nuzzi for her balance or the shoe’s admirable sturdiness.
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I’m no expert, but that seems like a good way to snap the heel off the stilettos.
If one does “turn on the heel” of a stiletto, that’s … impressive. Not sure which I’m more impressed with - Nuzzi for her balance or the shoe’s admirable sturdiness.
If one does “turn on the heel” of a stiletto, that’s … impressive. Not sure which I’m more impressed with - Nuzzi for her balance or the shoe’s admirable sturdiness.
Un-diagnosed ADHD is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It’s associated with lower quality of life and higher rates of suicide attempts.
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Un-diagnosed ADHD is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It’s associated with lower quality of life and higher rates of suicide attempts.
First, how do third party observers distinguish between someone undeserving of accommodations and someone for whom those accommodations are WORKING?
Second, I’ll put the numbers of dubious diagnoses up against the decades of under-diagnosis every day of the week and twice on Sundays!
Second, I’ll put the numbers of dubious diagnoses up against the decades of under-diagnosis every day of the week and twice on Sundays!
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
First, how do third party observers distinguish between someone undeserving of accommodations and someone for whom those accommodations are WORKING?
Second, I’ll put the numbers of dubious diagnoses up against the decades of under-diagnosis every day of the week and twice on Sundays!
Second, I’ll put the numbers of dubious diagnoses up against the decades of under-diagnosis every day of the week and twice on Sundays!
Wolff played fast and loose with sourcing. Using OTR material on-record and other ethical issues.
“Bannon may well have said all that stuff but let’s remember that Wolff is an unprincipled writer of fiction.”
www.politico.com/story/2018/0...
“Bannon may well have said all that stuff but let’s remember that Wolff is an unprincipled writer of fiction.”
www.politico.com/story/2018/0...
Journalists scrutinize Michael Wolff's credibility
'Fire and Fury' author to appear on 'Today' while other reporters criticize — and defend — his reporting.
www.politico.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Wolff played fast and loose with sourcing. Using OTR material on-record and other ethical issues.
“Bannon may well have said all that stuff but let’s remember that Wolff is an unprincipled writer of fiction.”
www.politico.com/story/2018/0...
“Bannon may well have said all that stuff but let’s remember that Wolff is an unprincipled writer of fiction.”
www.politico.com/story/2018/0...
Okay, but do I go to the wrong carnivals?
“When a headline instead draws attention to itself, it feels as wrong as a carnival barker cursing out passersby.”
Do other carnival barkers NOT curse out the passersby?
“When a headline instead draws attention to itself, it feels as wrong as a carnival barker cursing out passersby.”
Do other carnival barkers NOT curse out the passersby?
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Okay, but do I go to the wrong carnivals?
“When a headline instead draws attention to itself, it feels as wrong as a carnival barker cursing out passersby.”
Do other carnival barkers NOT curse out the passersby?
“When a headline instead draws attention to itself, it feels as wrong as a carnival barker cursing out passersby.”
Do other carnival barkers NOT curse out the passersby?
Saying you “want them to die” might be a more sharp-elbowed way to say it than I would, but I think it’s entirely fair to be upset with the moral calculus you and FIRE are making.
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Saying you “want them to die” might be a more sharp-elbowed way to say it than I would, but I think it’s entirely fair to be upset with the moral calculus you and FIRE are making.
The dissent notes that it is foreseeable that this “behavior [would] result[] in trauma, humiliation, depression, and self-harm.”
So, yeah, I think it’s fair to say that FIRE sees some risk of “trauma, humiliation, depression and self-harm” as an acceptable result to protect 1st A rights.
So, yeah, I think it’s fair to say that FIRE sees some risk of “trauma, humiliation, depression and self-harm” as an acceptable result to protect 1st A rights.
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The dissent notes that it is foreseeable that this “behavior [would] result[] in trauma, humiliation, depression, and self-harm.”
So, yeah, I think it’s fair to say that FIRE sees some risk of “trauma, humiliation, depression and self-harm” as an acceptable result to protect 1st A rights.
So, yeah, I think it’s fair to say that FIRE sees some risk of “trauma, humiliation, depression and self-harm” as an acceptable result to protect 1st A rights.