Dershowitz to Newsmax: Congress Holds Citizenship Power Under Constitution

Constitutional law expert Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax on Wednesday that a key constitutional provision is being ignored in the current fight over birthright citizenship. Speaking on “Bianca Across the Nation” as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a closely watched case on the issue, Dershowitz said the 14th Amendment itself points to Congress as the ultimate authority. Referring to the government’s case, he said, “I think it’s winnable,” but added, “I think they’re leaving out one very important argument, which the justices are leaving out, too.” “They’re leaving out Article V of the 14th Amendment, which says the following:…