Sherilyn Eiffel
Civil rights law professor and founding director of Howard University's 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, former NAACP Legal Defense Fund counsel, appearing to analyze constitutional and 14th Amendment issues around birthright citizenship.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 42min
Trump shows up to Supreme Court as birthright citizenship case gets picked apart
Sherilyn Eiffel, civil rights law professor and 14th Amendment expert, breaks down the constitutional fight over birthright citizenship. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Maryland lawmaker and foreign policy voice, critiques the administration’s Iran approach. They discuss Supreme Court dynamics, legal precedent, and the broader national stakes in concise, sharp conversation.
Nov 11, 2025 • 3h 47min
#1751 Monthly-ish Mix: Institutions Fall, Reality Breaks, Empire Rises
Sherilyn Eiffel, former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, dives deep into the Supreme Court's impact on democracy, especially regarding institutional capture. Civil rights expert Janai emphasizes the critical stakes surrounding the Voting Rights Act and its implications on minority representation. Historian Mark Bray discusses the dangers of labeling anti-fascist activism as domestic terrorism and shares his harrowing experience of leaving the U.S. due to threats. Together, they shed light on the machinery of control and the ongoing fight for truth and democracy.
