The 14th Amendment Under Siege: A Battle for the Soul of America The 14th amendment, a cornerstone of American democracy, has again become a focal point of national contention.
Ava DuVernay's upcoming Netflix documentary, 14th, explores the amendment's complex history and its relevance in modern day America.
The Trump administration's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship evoke eerie parallels with Reconstruction era resistance to granting citizenship to "every free born person" as promised by the 14th amendment.