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The discourse then shifted toward Trump’s attempts to challenge birthright citizenship, grounded in the 14th Amendment's text. Blitzer asked if Trump had the authority to make such changes by executive order. James responded by asserting that the amendment’s intent was established to protect the rights of African Americans and that current immigration policies exploit these rights. His remarks posited a feeling within parts of the African American community that illegal immigrants are receiving more support than they did historically.
This segment illustrated a fracture in the narrative surrounding immigration and citizenship, with James arguing for legal reforms and affirming the necessity of addressing the broader implications of illegal immigration on American society.