How the ACLU Is Challenging Trump’s Executive Orders, and What You Can Do To Help

[@melissaverduin3693]

Thank you Katie for using your platform for good causes!💥And thank you to the ACLU.🙏

[@Zoraida349]

Thank you both for such an informative interview. Anthony you should be awarded the Nobel❤. Your courage, commitment, and devotion to human rights are praiseworthy!! I’d like to have your optimism and faith in Americans!! God bless you in your fight for equality!!

[@debk6598]

Thank you, Katie and Anthony. Anthony, you are a beautiful soul who understands the issues deeply!

[@richardsimms251]

I like this guest. Smart with lots of wisdom and experience

[@JJSo12345]

This was an overwhelmingly informative discussion…just fantastic. The #ACLU is a vital organization. So many people don’t understand how important it is for upholding the US Constitution thereby, American society. Thank you #ACLU . If people are looking for a way to participate in the fight for justice and feel that they don’t know how to…donate to the #ACLU . Excellent interview, #KatieCouric. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@orangeupurple999]

Who are we as a people . . . ?? Obviously not what I thought we were . .. I once believed that we were a good kind people with wisdom and fortitude . . but that all feels lost . . forever? Well . . I'm going to continue being myself . . a good and kind person. So there.

[@smurfette1509]

After this election, I lost my faith in the goodness of people, and as a result, I don't feel like being nice to people. I haven't changed; I'm still nice, and my comments on KZbin are all respectful, even when I don't want to be. I don't know how long I can keep that up, but I will keep your words in my heart. Thanks for your comment.

[@WyrdObsidianRose]

@@smurfette1509 Hold on to who you are. Don't let anyone take that away from you, now more than ever we need authentic people, we need people who are brave and courageous enough - that even in the darkest moments people can bring hope. I know we are angry... But find those moments in the dark that bring you a little light. Take care of your mental health, hug your kids and tell them you love them, if your partners are with you and supportive lean on them if you can.

[@richardsimms251]

Wonderful comment and way of thinking RS. Canada

[@smurfette1509]

@@WyrdObsidianRose Thanks so much for your message ❤. Your comment means so much to me-a light in a dark nation these days. Comfort when I needed it. 🌟

[@leeanneg7247]

@@smurfette1509 A LOT Of people didn’t vote at all.

[@kimberlywpb]

Fabulous interview!! It is crystal clear the ACLU has been hard at work, thank God.

[@Mvd_dudet]

Thank you Katie, we need you to keep asking all the hard questions to keep us informed.

[@dreed1058]

Katie, I just can't believe with all your charisma & knowledge that you don't (yet) have easily a million followers! I've been following you a few weeks, and you have the BEST guests! #1 fan here, really loved Mr. Romero's/ACLU point of view on these topics😂❤!!

[@rosievela9909]

Thank you Katie Couric 🇺🇸👏✝️🙏💙🗽⚖️

[@Michele_ODonnell]

This was a very comforting and informative interview. Thank you.

[@Lacey13-i3b]

It was all lies.

[@vickiehow-]

​@Lacey13-i3b what were the lies?

[@whisper2284]

@@vickiehow- This man isn’t being fully transparent. The question from the legal immigrant about to have a baby, what should she do? --He should’ve explained the 1898 Kim Wong Ark v. The United States case. It challenged the 14th Amendment. His parents were legal residents (Based on a u.s. treaty that approved residency of Foreign workers from China) of the jurisdiction of California in the United States when they birthed Kim. The family returned to China and later Kim tried to return to the United States and was prevented by customs officials stating he was not a citizen. He sued and The Supreme ruled that based on the 14th amendment’s birthright citizenship AND his parents status as legal residents, the plaintiff was considered a CITIZEN regardless of race and nationality. --The challenge from the Trump administration is that the Supreme Court wrote the decision very specifically to the status of the parent being LEGAL RESIDENTS. There is nothing in the ruling that states a foreign national aka illegal alien has rights to citizenship. This meant the decision was not based on British common law. It was based on an American type of common law. This was new for the court.

[@MikeMarin-s2u]

Very articulant discussion.

[@diannarivett1081]

Thank you for this information!

[@dmarkey4360]

Katie, thank you for giving idea’s and tools at this crazy time. I don’t recognize this country right now. ❤️

[@cecef2597]

I am a naturalized citizen of 48 years and thank God my parents , sister and I came here legally and all of us went through all the legalities necessary to become citizens. I find what’s going on so sad!

[@janesantoni9773]

I like Katie. She is truth.

[@JohnSmith-kr6ek]

Katie Couric should be ashamed of herself for her dishonest and distorted reporting on this issue,” said Culture of Alarmism Director Julie Gunlock. “She has gone from respected journalist to propagandist for gun control groups… Like serial fabricator Brian Williams, Couric should be fired. Her tactics have been exposed and Americans should never again trust her

[@Deptofcheese]

Thank you for sharing these refreshing ideas and interviewing so many interesting people. What an amazing conversation!

[@smurfette1509]

I feel the same drive to tune out, but I have not done so. I am active on KZbin, trying to educate people about trans individuals in the face of all these lies, distortions, and ignorance. Please, everyone, just as Anthony is encouraging us to do, don't give up defending vulnerable communities. One of the traits of Donald Trump is that he never gives up and counts on his detractors to give up. That's how he wins. Let's show him and the MAGA that we will never give up, just like the ACLU never gives up, just like Katie never gives up.

[@vkingpele]

Lol cool story bro

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

I'm an epigeneticist environmental well-being and helped 2k with serious illnesses. I heard a geneticist on a trusted pod today. Genetics sees at least 6 forms of sex genes. That is sex not gender. Pure biology. Epigenetics could look at the child's gender that is how the environment impacts the expression of their sex genes. So I see its a both/and issue. And we could easily check genes now. Or the child could choose based on how they feel.

[@cmsirish]

The absolute voice of reason. Thank God for people like this!

[@wandaway1961]

I'm willing to bet that the 77 million Trump voters and the 90 million who didn't bother to vote are NOT paying attention.

[@lewisbosworth860]

I'm willing to bet you're wrong.

[@goconnor0304]

I'm willing to bet they don't care - until it hits home in some way for them - perhaps a neighbor they care about, good people at work, or friends.

[@joycebarron3551]

Katie - thank you for asking the questions in our hearts and minds. This was so helpful to help ease my anxiety about these executive orders. Knowing what the ACLU is doing and that there is a way we can participate was so informative.

[@MissSandyC]

This was exceptional...exactly what I needed to see and was looking for. Really useful information on the law and what we can do to help. Thank you!

[@medygantz8855]

Thank you for this wonderful interview. My heart hurts for our country now that T is in power.

[@ddigiorgio8438]

Thank you for taking this deeper dive into current issues in a clear simple manner. Could use more on the "what can we/ordinary people do?"

[@JennifyrGilmore]

Yes, we are ALL searching for actionable ways to HELP in this MOST disturbing 😢 eruption of illogical HATE😮 Getting exhausted at one week in ‼️😨

[@whisper2284]

This man isn’t being fully transparent. The 1898 Kim Wong Ark v. The United States challenged the 14th Amendment. His parents were legal residents Based on a u.s. treaty that approved workers from China) of the jurisdiction of California in the United States when they birthed Kim. The family returned to China and later Kim tried to return to the United States and was prevented by customs officials stating he was not a citizen. He sued and The Supreme ruled that based on the 14th amendment’s birthright citizenship AND his parents status as legal residents, the plaintiff was considered a citizen. The challenge from the Trump administration is that the Supreme Court wrote the decision very specifically to the status of the parent being LEGAL RESIDENTS. This meant the decision was not based on British common law. It was based on an American type of common law. This was new for the court.

[@adinahirschmann3112]

Thank you for putting my mind at ease, at least temporarily, about birthright citizenship. BTW, ICE did a raid in Newark, NJ, and picked up an American citizen and military veteran in the group. BTW, NEW JERSEY IS A SANCTARY STATE!!

[@marinacam]

❤ ACLU ❤️

[@litpnc845]

Thanks

[@berthaalvarado8184]

Thank you Katie and Anthony for this informative discussion

[@alkkTGenX]

Responsible journalism!!! Thank you Katie - we need this

[@BARRIE-Chgo]

In person guest is nice!

[@waynesanders6466]

I don't always agree with them on everything but they're right in fighting Trump's executive orders.

[@smurfette1509]

The ACLU's mission couldn't possibly please everyone all the time so you're not alone with supporting them on some issues but not others.

[@lindaarzio1583]

Very informative.

[@richardsimms251]

Great program and guest

[@missshroom5512]

Wonder how many private prisons are gonna be filled because of this mess

[@Lacey13-i3b]

I wonder when the ACLU will defend women against males in female prisons.

[@SmellsAddicted]

Less than you think because of deportation.

[@theresafinn4257]

Very informative, thank you.

[@susanmarchus4379]

Good program. Stay engaged.

[@fonda9914]

Excellent conversation, we must get back to what this country stands for - I am a white woman born in the 50's & grew up watching the fight for equal rights now being erased in a couple of days - the comment in the end is a repeating one in all pro democracy videos - we must stay active & we need lawyers in this struggle to keep our democracy & contact our representatives

[@SelmaQ2]

Anthony is AMAZING. Excellent interview. He explained the essence of what is happening. It was very helpful to the public. Well done Katie! THE DMV misses you!!!❤

[@KarenSeverud]

He's brilliant! Anyone that can, please contribute to the ACLU.

[@janebrady1389]

This was much needed explanation of a very sad 😢time in our history 🙏

[@jamesbennie705]

Katie is someone I believe

[@lexieoakley3526]

ate you are so concise and clear with ask questions I really appreciate it. The ACLU will really help.

[@LagoLhn]

The ACLU is absolutely vital in providing a check to the impunity of the extremes on both sides of the aisle. Supporting their mission is not optional.

[@SharonKiel-f8o]

Started a monthly to the ACLU. Thank you Katie.

[@sputnikmoonchild]

Anthony Romero! What a guy! Wow!❤

[@pattilunsford492]

Unbelievable interview I wish more people would open up their hearts and listen to what’s really happening

[@deborahemielita5949]

Great interview with Anthony! I didn’t know too much about the harm to the transgender community and I’m glad the immigration policy of birthright citizenship will most likely stand. I already donate to Democracy forward (ACLU is not a charity) another legal agency pushing back on the unconstitutional Trump executive orders.

[@marlenenaufal1715]

Thanks for this interview, Very informative

[@jeannequan9122]

Clear humane discussion. Sharing ❤

[@georgekabacinski]

Great discussion in man6 very hard topics. Thank you.

[@timothyfreeseha4056]

I have to say this guest speaks in a balanced manner. By this i mean to say he is speaking in a soft tone while making powerful statements. Very accessible

[@A07667]

Amazing interview

[@mw354]

It is difficult as an older individual to think I could stand against the deceit and plotting of and such an evil man and administration. I’m truly grateful and thankful to the ACLU for their continued commitment to freedom and democracy.

[@letstalkaboutit7734]

Katie please come back to this setup even if the guests are screened in. If it’s financially feasible to do a set that’d blow your platform up dramatically. The reality is that you’re really the best player in journalism today. Giving the show a face lift would most likely have a healthy roi

[@rosievela9909]

Yes I Love Katie More Than Anyone She Is a Powerhouse w a Heart & a Smart Brain. America Loves Her. She deserves a big platform not Fox Fake Pews

[@PilarDexter]

Great information.

[@angelawalker6286]

Thank you ❤

[@sandystanulis2790]

Great information… the things we hear about but don’t completely understand. Thanks for putting it in simple terms.

[@JacksMomPat]

This was very enlightening and comforting to listen to, it’s good to hear what is being done!

[@susanmgf3]

What about U.S. consular births abroad? Is this a slippery slope? Could individuals born abroad of at least one American born parent lose their citizenship? In other words, is that potentially where we’re heading?

[@MichealJACKSON-ly6cd]

It would make more sense of our people bearing children abroad weren't given citizenship in all the varried countries there born. But that's not the case. They are anericans. Your arguement doesn't hold water.

[@taracorley3291]

Wait all my trumper friends said Project 2025 was not real?!

[@whisper2284]

Trump’s team had dozens of think tank plans on how to reform the government from the Cato Institute, America First Policy (Trump really follows this one), Heritage foundation, Manhattan Institute, Center for Immigration and many more. --People got stuck on the Project 2025 plan and let those other think tanks slide by. If folks had read Trump’s own AGENDA 47 plan, they would’ve known the direction he planned to take with his executive orders.

[@itk.r8rsn8k15]

kinda like Hunter's laptop.

[@julieduenaswhalen3367]

Great 👍..

[@miketavorn2005]

How can a Felon give out orders, and did'nt get any of them, he running Around Free.

[@allyson4970]

Because he was elected president in a free and fair election!

[@SmellsAddicted]

His conviction will be overturned on appeal. He wasn't given due process. He wasn't allowed to exercise his 1st Amendment right because of such a broad gage order. The law had already passed the statute of limitations, Trump's expert was not allowed to testify as an expert. The judge allowed details into the trial beyond the scope, the judge and his daughter had a financial motive for Trump to be convicted, Liberal NYC was no place for a fair trial. RICO to revitalize a dead case on a former president is absurd. I can't wait to see what the appellate court says. It may be Merchon spending time in prison.

[@JudeyCat]

Great discussion

[@lynnkelly983]

It’s an opinion that he’s the premier rep for civil rights.

[@sammyzeeda2984]

Time to show support for ACLU!

[@Buttondown231]

Done

[@carmenmacgillivray5671]

Great conversation and eye opening ❤

[@JudeyCat]

I think a lot of the immigration issues we face is the inaction of Congress. Presidents and the judiciary can only do so much. Congress needs to work together to address the broken immigration system.

[@patoconnor8956]

Thank you - so informative

[@DeeDee-tq4cg]

Thank you both for this excellent discussion/conversation.

[@janesantoni9773]

I love listening to this...thank you

[@themagickalmermaid]

Thanks Katie ❤

[@annavarney7639]

A clear and compassionate conversation

[@Chancelot_212]

Mass deportation has been here before. Same same! As in 1929-1936 raids in Mexican Decent! U.S. citizens were deported!

[@rosievela9909]

I loved Helen Keller.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

This was a very informative conversation Katie, however as a Canadian I well remember several documentaries on Netflix about 6-7 years ago about the ICE agents rounding up immigrants….they took way too much joy in doing this job, anyone who thinks they will take the time to read documents and ask the important questions is mistaken……..they are like the SS rounding up people …….I fear for these people and can see children being torn from families yet again and left in cages………..so happy I’m Canadian …….. .

[@catofthenorth64]

Rights!!!!!!

[@carlkuss]

I get the feeling that there are hard ideologues in the room. But I wouldn't hastily qualify them as adults for that matter.

[@debwinter2517]

Just wonderful! Thank you ♥️

[@lawriefoster5587]

Thank you Katie and Anthony. I am a 72 year old Gay man who has been with my Husband for 41 years. The fight goes on, most unfortunately!!

[@krslavin]

Can the ACLU challenge the Schedule F civil servant politicization issues?

[@conniewolf7300]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@logathakorsvoll6277]

Ty. My question is if this does happen, how can they use HB1 visas?

[@ChristineJones-n7z]

These Executive orders are taking us back decades of progress . We need to continue having the hard conversations. Birth right citizens deserve protection under the law. Transgender and gender non conforming individuals have been at the heart of his campaign. Billions spent on ads targeting this marginalized community. The hate that is spewed by him and all of his followers is atrocious. We need to do better and stand up to his hate.

[@Chancelot_212]

Another interesting observation. Why hv raids not been in southern states, like texas. Alabama. Etc.

[@kayheizman2182]

Fantastic and informative interview! I will be donating after hearing this.👏

[@mariaisidraroseos9361]

Be law abiding citizen of wherever country you will go, you will not face the consequences.And always follow the Will of God He knows what is best for each of us!

[@Jimbo4327]

Born in the USA is about veterans treatment here after fighting a war for America.

[@jdxx59]

I disagree with him on the Neo-Nazis having the right to express publicly their ideology. Paedophiles also have an idealogy…should they be allowed to march along expressing it? No- there are evil ideologies that should not be allowed to be expressed. A nazi salute in Australia will get you arrested and that is how it should be. There should be zero support or allowing of people to express their support of genocide and an evil regime.

[@monalisahota]

Appreciate the clarity of thought and a balanced perspective. Still not clear why are a tiny section of the society being attacked for who they want to be? Is it triggered by Musk's personal pursuit of "destroying the woke' or what triggered it?

[@juligrlee556]

Will we see more and more Americans buying weapons under their right to keep, purchase and have arms without limit? Fear creates a desire for self protection.

[@ViejoGringo]

47 has spoken about an invasion for years and he has officially declared an invasion. Immigration is not an ivasion, but 47 has used it to authorize the construcion of concentraion camps. The Solicitor General will argue that children born to undocumented immigrants are the children of an occupying army and therefore not eligible for birthright citizenship.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

This was a very informative conversation Katie, however as a Canadian I well remember serval documentaries on Netflix about 6-7 years ago about the ICE agents rounding up immigrants….they took way too much joy in doing this job, anyone who thinks they will take the time to read documents and ask the important questions is mistaken……..they are like the SS rounding up people …….I fear for these people and can see children being torn from families yet again and left in cages………..so happy I’m Canadian …….. .

[@LindaEdwards-us3gr]

Trump is as a bullnose in a china cabinet. Finding the peace of mind is hard. But we must not give up hope. We must not be demoralized but keep hanging in snd not let them win.

[@janrowe5569]

It is not doing away with birthright citizenship it is defining it more properly. It is not just the context within the amendment it’s the context of the time in which the amendment was written and the issues they were addressing. The guarded language they used politically correct at that time.

[@mariaisidraroseos9361]

Very sad a lot were affected of Trumph executive order.

[@audither]

Census reports show where parents were born. The census shows where my grandparents were born. I may be wring dont think so.

[@stephenadler1098]

Why is it a train on Chaney but not on Trump? The government went after him and nothing happen.

[@albertsquest]

The government had overwhelming evidence of criminality long before it even started investigating Trump. He was protected and given the benefit of the doubt at every possible turn. There was injustice done there, only in how well he was treated by the DOJ.

[@smurfette1509]

I'm not sure what you mean by "train on," but I'm going to assume you are confused why there seems to be more focus on Cheney than on Trump. So why is that? Because Cheney doesn't appear to have done anything wrong, but Trump has. To me, the most obvious example of this is his own words during the phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. I'm not a lawyer, but I couldn't possibly listen to that call and think that nothing was wrong. His words were a threat to the results of a legitimate election. He carried the power of the presidency, and it's scary that someone in such an extraordinary role can pressure someone to "find" votes that were already counted, just so he could win. The fact that Trump hasn't faced more severe consequences might be due to various factors, including legal complexities and political dynamics. It's important to hold all individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their position. Additionally, there were allegations of an inappropriate relationship among prosecutors in the Georgia case, which may have complicated the proceedings

[@rebornhome]

a persons rights only extend to where mine begin.

[@marcosavellan2405]

Good for people to know their rights. But I'm seeing a lot of advice regarding entry into homes. Since ICE is predominantly looking for criminals, aren't they giving them advice?

[@carlkuss]

Let's think birthright citizenship and the pro-life cause. They are deeply bound up with each other, and they are deeply connected to the Fourteenth Amendment which is about Equality Under the Law. So birthright citizenship does not proclaim that persons pop into existence at birth. It is about the way persons relate to the land, as in "This Land is Your Land, This Land is Your Land." By its nature it cannot exclude the unborn. The Fourteenth Amendment defends the right to life, property and liberty in such a way that there is no alienating such rights outside of due process. This does not exclude that there are difficult cases and therefore women have rights with respect the question of abortion which are deeply routed and also that the medical profession has its place according to the principle of subsidiarity in guiding discernment of difficult cases. This is far from saying that the unborn have no rights. On the contrary it shows how rights work at a fundamental level and how due process works and what due process means. Roe rightfully affirms a right of privacy, of intimacy of making intimate decisions as regards abortion. This is not however a right to abortion. it is a right of reproductive freedom, it is part of reproductive freedom. Reproductive freedom belongs to the Culture of Life and not to the Culture of Death. The Culture of Life is not at loggerheads with equality and equality under the law.