Episode
They Call Us Wong Kim Ark's Descendants
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- They Call Us Bruce
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 2780
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Summary
Jeff and Phil welcome Annie Lee, Managing Director of Policy for Chinese for Affirmative Action , and Sandra Wong, great-granddaughter of Wong Kim Ark, whose landmark 1898 Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship in the United States. They discuss the history of United States v. Wong Kim Ark and its profound impact on American citizenship and civil rights; the contemporary political challenges to birthright citizenship and the erosion of constitutional rights; and the importance of educating the next generation about Wong Kim Ark's legacy.