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It's "longstanding" because it's in the Constitution.

Hey quick question, what the fuck is wrong with you.

It’s the plain text of the fourteenth amendment. You don’t have anyone who knows that?

What will they dream up to twist the law to fit Trump’s edict.

Goddammit why do you write cowardly bullshit headlines like that! It’s the 14th amendment! Bootlickers!

'Principle'? FFS, read the Constitution.

Fucking do better

The birth rate in developed countries is falling year on year. At the same time, life expectancy is increasing. So who’s going to do all the jobs that the retirees used to do? Who’s going to look after these elders if they become unable to live independently? Countries need babies.

How is anybody without a recently naturalized parent going to prove citizenship in the US?

Principle? It’s an Amendment. If this goes down so too the others.

I think we ALL know how they will rule. 😞

If any justice finds this against the literal words in the constitution, they should be impeached and imprisoned as a traitor.

It’s an amendment. Not a principle. Fire whoever wrote this. And everyone who approved it.

do you know people can read this

whoever wrote this needs to go back to school it's a fundamental constitutional feature, not a principle

Fuck the Conservatives on the #SupremeCourt!!

But they are hoping corporate donors will.

Failing NPR hates the Constitution!

This is journalistic malpractice. It is not a “longstanding principal.” It is plain text constitutional law.

Any new novel reading of birthright citizenship will put into jeopardy the citizenship status of EVERYONE born in America after 1868 to undocumented immigrants and in turn, their descendants alive today... It wouldn't only apply to Americans born to undocumented immigrants today.

Presumably, if they're not subject to the jurisdiction, they can commit crimes with impunity, right?

Principle? Principle?! It's the plain text of the Constitution. Fuck you.

be ready to bring birth certificates & immigration papers for every single generation from when your family came into the country to prove that you can be an American citizen -cause if you’re only a citizen if your parents came here legally, then you need to prove that all of the came here legally

They will side with Trump the bought and paid for amd it's disgusting. Corrupt Roberts Fascist Court.

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what happened to you?

Principle?

Longstanding principle = the Constitution You might mention that.

You mean, they might unilaterally abolish a part of the constitution

And just like that, my absolute disgust for Mitch McConnell races back to the surface.

NPR this headline is a good example of why a bunch of us have lost faith in you.

Principle?? The text for the 14th amendment is clear. But this will enable Dems to nerf the Second Amendment in later years after the court is expanded.

Not a principle, it’s an unambiguous part of the Constitution.

You mean they are going to decide to change the Constitution without vote or ratification? Call it what it is you cowards!

Supreme court out here just casually floating the idea of repealing amendments

Whelp, there goes birth right citizenship. Fuck you Mitch McConnell.

Principle?

@npr since when was an expressly guaranteed right under the constitution a mere “principle” for discussion?

Say it with me,... constitutional amendment

I’m sorry weren’t you fundraising just this week on your “fearless and unbiased” reporting?

It's NOT a "principle". It's the U.S. Constitution.

Fix your headline, it's not a "principle" it's in the Constitution. If he wants to change it, the Constitution needs to be amended.

I get that you don't have federal funding anymore, but recasting the constitution as "y'know, principles" is not gonna get you that sweet sweet appropriations money.

Well over 70% of “the whole country” has been pleading for gun safety reform for decades. We the People are systematically blocked and undermined by the Republican Party and SCOTUS over and over again. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s democracy in action.

Dudes. You know better.

Wow...made a donation to my local station yesterday. Hope they don't peddle this weak, msm nonsense.

I've seen better framing in shanty towns.

By “longstanding principle “ you mean the constitution, right? Do better NPR. This is the normalizing of fascism we’re all talking about

Actually, they need to impeach and remove members of congress who exceeded their authority. They don't have the ability to amend the Constitution - that's already in Article V. They need to be punished for violating what's already in the Constitution.

"What you're saying undermines rule of law" grow the fuck up

My aim is to point out that I see no logic in the supreme court discussing what is plainly obvious. Likewise there is no logic in a health minister who does not believe in science. Is sarcasm no more allowed?

Even NPR totally capitulated just months into the admin. Surprised people are only noticing now.

SCROTUS has no use for the constitution except for the parts that support their extreme right-wing views. They're nothing but partisan hacks at this point.

We as American citizens should not have to worry that the Supreme Court will issue a decision that denies the plain meaning of the words in the Constitution! John Roberts Clarence Thomas Neil Gorsuch Samuel Alito Brett Kavanaugh Amy Coney Barrett We are watching you

It’s an unambiguous constitutional right. What the hell are you doing with this??

It is written in the Constitution. It is not a principle. What happened to you NPR?

It’s not a matter of interpretation. Any idiot can read what the constitution says.

If they deny birthright citizenship, the first ones to leave should be all trumps children except for Tiffany. Then we look into all of Elon musks children and each and every gop leader’s family

It’s the fucking law of the land you evil scumbags

Jesus you are really testing me here with “principle”

Hey NPR, go fuck yourself for this bullshit framing. Fucking quislings.

Ok, if the SCOTUS decides that birthright citizenship is not a right, then we ALL gotta get the fuck out of the country.

I think we should get ready for the phrase, “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” to take on the same levels of legal fuckery as, “A well regulated Militia”, and, “necessary to the security of a free State”.

A huge journalistic fail. Good grief NPR.

Not a principle but a constitutional right. For shame NPR.

The Supreme Court needs to decide whether to UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION. Birthright citizenship is the legal principle, guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, that every baby born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. JFC!

Sotomayer should motion a stay (?) on this one. Don’t know if that’s the right term but this issue is too big to blow through.

You deserve to be defunded even more.

Not a principle, guys... Pretty sure it's enshrined in the Constitution.

A Constitutional guarantee. GUARANTEE. You keep sucking worse year by year NPR.

You guys don’t seem to get it

It's not just a longstanding principle. It is in the Constitution.

It’s not just a principle. It’s an explicit section of our Constitution. Be more accurate in your descriptions.

That was meant to protect the children of former slaves and hasn’t been needed in over a century since slavery ended 160 ago. IF the justices rule correctly it will end over a century of abuse. Fingers crossed!!!

Why don't they just shadow docket this like they do every other major decision?

Not a principle. A constitutional right.

It's not a principle, it's the plain text of the Constitution.

wouldn't that just make everybody in the US (besides native Americans) illegal immigrants? this genuinely makes absolutely no fucking sense to me did white people here forget that we didn't come from here?

There's over 40 million Americans that have birthright citizenship or whose parents are immigrants. Including Donald Trump.

The very clear meaning of the Constitution is just a “principle”? Come on. It’s not something that’s in doubt just because Trump lies about it. Do better, NPR.

You already got defunded, you don't have to keep groveling

This headline is utter trash

bye bye rubio, in that case. His parents were undocumented immigrants when he was born in miami. Last I heard, his dad still had not even begun the process to become a US citizen. have fun in cuba, Marco.

It's not a "principle". It's a Constitutional right and it's the law. Jeebus @NPR

... where "principle" equals "words in the constitution" and "longstanding" equals "since 9 July 1868." Or ... you could have just gone with SCOTUS "will decide whether it will uphold the constitution," which would have been shorter and more to the point.

HOLY SHIT COULD YOU BOTHSIDES HARDER!? It’s not a “Longstanding Principle” it’s the FUTHERMUCKING CONSTITUTION. How dare you beg us for money & pull this shit. You got Defunded. You’re free. You don’t have to do this anymore. I’m unemployed but I swear I’d give more if you’d find a spine.

A few more ridiculous statements like this, and you can kiss my monthly contributions goodbye. Do. Not. Surrender. In. Advance.

If the Supreme Court sides with Trump on this one, it will be time for millions of us to descend upon that building and make the justice’s lives a living hell🤬 #Resist #NoKings #Impeach #DeportElon #AbolishICE 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

NOT PRINCIPLE, CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED RIGHT

It’s not a long standing principle, I thought it was a constitutional law!!!

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Dear NPR: It's not a longstanding principle, it's in the Constitution. It's been decided, decades ago. Put it right. 14th Amendment. Birthright Citizenship.

Birthright citizenship is a *constitutionally guaranteed right* not just a "longstanding principle"

ah yes, the longstanding principle that the 14th amendment is part of the US Constitution

Boo NPR. Principle? Give me a break.

The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the plain text of the Constitution, following a legal challenge by the utterly lawless, oathbreaking, white supremacist Trump administration. Fixed it for ya.

Too bad reality doesn’t match your wishful thinking. As least as far as the John Roberts led SCOTUS is concerned.

It's not a "principle", you mealy-mouthed pieces of shit.

OK so why should we give you money if you're going to report on shit with the same mealy-mouthed, "both sides-y" delivery? The 14th Amendment is not a "longstanding principle." It's a right protected by the Constitution.

Constitutional guarantee

No it won't.

The Supreme Court is both-siding it

Do better NPR - the 6 judges are NOT “conservative”. They are Right Wing. When legal precedent and our Constitutional Amendments are meaningless, then Reform of the Supreme Court is mandatory.

You should delete this. Constitutional rights are not “longstanding principles.” What are you even doing.

Come on, NPR! Birthright citizenship isn't just a principle, it a law. Would you talk about the long-standing principle of not murdering your neighbor?

"londstanding principle" you cowards should be ashamed of yourself. It is a Constitutional right.

“NPR sacrificing journalistic integrity to placate American conservatives” is a longstanding principle Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right See the difference?

WTAF NPR? Your headline should read, "The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the citizenship rights contained in the Constitution or to show their loyalty to Trump, once again, whom they annointed king with their past unconstitutional rulings"

why are you doing propaganda for the regime that cut your funding? Asking as one of the people who is giving to PBS to keep them funded.

@npr.org Why are you referring to a constitutional amendment as “longstanding principle”? It’s literally constitutional law, written in black and white in the 14th amendment, in the very first sentence of the very first paragraph. STOP NORMALIZING THIS INSANITY!!!

PRINCIPLE????!!!!

Please read Martin Kaste’s article. (Full disclosure: Kaste is a friend of mine.) You’ll see that the text of the 14th amendment has been subject to legal interpretation, thus the “longstanding principle” description.

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Hey @npr - when was the last time you read The Constitution?? Might want to check on that …

It’s not a principle, it’s a Constitutional Amendment! The Supreme Court can either uphold the RIGHT to birthright citizenship or declare the court itself as against the Constitution!

“PRINCIPLE”?!?!

It's not a fucking "principle", it's an Amendment to the Constitution, you stupid fucks