Moving Forward After Trump v. Barbara: Constitutional Principles, Immigration Policy, and the American Promise

Program Chair: Vishal Chander, Co-Chair, Issues Committee

The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara represents a defining moment in the ongoing debate over birthright citizenship, executive authority, and Fourteenth Amendment interpretation. This panel will examine the Court’s reasoning, its impact on immigration law and civil rights, and the legal and policy questions that remain in its wake.

Bringing together litigators, scholars, and community leaders, the discussion will explore the implications of the decision for immigrant communities and, in particular, the AANHPI community. Panelists will examine how the decision may shape future advocacy, public policy, and constitutional litigation, as well as the role of lawyers, bar associations, and public interest organizations in responding to the challenges ahead.

Designed for practitioners, advocates, and students, this program will provide a multidisciplinary perspective on one of the most consequential constitutional decisions of our time and explore what it means to move forward after Trump v. Barbara.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the constitutional and practical implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara for birthright citizenship, immigration law, and executive authority.
• Examine the impact of the decision on AANHPI communities, immigrant families, and the broader civil rights landscape.
• Identify opportunities for lawyers, bar associations, and public interest organizations to respond through litigation, advocacy, community education, and policy development in the wake of the Court’s decision.