Season 6, Episode 11 (Show 272): Crib Sheets for Barbara

April 1, 2026

The oral argument in the birthright citizenship case is about to take place.  We offer a series of resources that will prepare you for a unique experience as you listen to the verbal battle to come.

CLE Credit Available for this episode from podcast.njsba.com.

On the eve of the oral argument in Trump v. Barbara, we offer you a listener’s guide to the spectacle.  What is the essence of the argument?  What are the hard questions for Solicitor General Sauer, representing Trump?  What should Attorney Wang, ACLU attorney for petitioners, be prepared to answer?  What should the audience be listening for – clues to how the argument is going?  We provide all this and more, so you can put yourself in the seat of a Supreme Court law clerk, listening to the argument, preparing to offer your thoughts to your justice.  Professor Amar, as an amicus who has submitted a brief to the Court, is your guide.  

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Show Notes:

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Amicus Brief of Professor Akhil Amar in Trump v. Barbara

One more look at the amicus brief from Professor Amar, as we review its argument in its form as an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

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20 questions for the solicitor general - SCOTUSblog - Akhil and Vik Amar

The “brothers-in-law” have their own questions for Solicitor General Sauer as he prepares to argue against the Amar’s position (among others) supporting the 14th Amendment and its provision for birthright citizenship.

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Hard questions – and the best answers – for Trump’s challengers

And now it’s Attorney Wang’s turn for the tough questions – with our answers.

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