In the wake of immigration enforcement raids by ICE, social and political unrest is gripping Los Angeles and threatening to explode in other major cities across the United States. This enforcement marks a major policy shift from the previous one exercised by the Biden administration. But this shift goes beyond ice, increasing the number of deportations. The Trump administration is also trying to overturn over 150 years of legal precedent by changing the rules regarding birthright citizenship.

However, a long history and centuries of legal precedents make it impossible for Trump to wave away those rights by executive order alone. This episode looks at the history behind the issue.

Music by ACOOSTIKA-BEAT - Pixabay

Welcome to the Roots of Today podcast, where we look at the historical context behind current events. This is just the short introduction episode, saying hello and explaining the philosophy behind the podcast.

Music by Nicholas Panek (nickpanek620 - Pixabay)