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Advancing Equality: U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark: the Landmark Case That Granted Citizenship to Anyone Born in the United States
U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark: Explore the Landmark Case That Granted Citizenship to Anyone Born in the United States
Join us at the Chinese American Museum on Wednesday, April 16th, from 9:30pm to 11:45pm EST / 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM PST for Advancing Equality: United States v. Wong Kim Ark. This event will explore the landmark 1898 Supreme Court case that solidified birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, as well as the lasting impact of the case and its continued relevance in shaping civil rights protections today.
The evening will feature a panel of experts, including
- Helen Zia, activist and author;
- Dr. Linda Trinh Vo, Professor Emeritus at UC Irvine;
- Connie Chung Joe, JD, Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL); and
- Professor Hiroshi Motomura, Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA Law.
The program will also feature special guest Norman Wong, great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark. Together, the event explores the crucial role of equal protection under the law in driving meaningful change in the United States.
The event will take place in person at the historic Pico House, located at 424 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. A live stream via Zoom will be available for those who cannot attend in person.
