Birthright Citizenship, War’s Moral Hazards, and Can Literature Save Men?

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🗓️ 6 March 2026

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Next month, the Supreme Court will be reviewing a case on birthright citizenship. Two Catholic organizations submitted an amicus brief explaining why those who are born in the US should be allowed to become citizens both from a constitutional framework and based on Catholic social teaching. Anna Gallagher, executive director for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, joins to discuss the brief. The US-Israeli attack on Iran continued this week with six Americans killed in Kuwait and the Trump administration indicating the war might take longer than Americans expect. Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll talk about the moral hazards of this war. Lastly, professor Alan Noble stops by to discuss the crisis of reading and claims that young men can be saved by good literature. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: Can Reading Fix Young Men’s Modern Malaise? - Luke Simon To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times - Alan Noble ABOUT THE GUESTS: Anna Gallagher is the executive director of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, where she leads nationwide efforts to provide expert legal training and advocacy support to migrants and refugees. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of numerous books and articles. Alan’s writing appears in Modern Reformation, Christianity Today, Vox, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Russell Moore, inviting you to join me on The Russell Moore Show, where we look for signposts in a strange land standing fast to what really matters.
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0:36.0	From Christianity Today, you're listening to The Bulletin, a podcast about the people, events,
0:41.0	and issues that are shaping our world. I'm Clarissa Mall. Today, Russell Moore, Mike
0:46.3	Cosper, and I join with guests to talk about new perspectives on the Supreme Court's
0:51.1	birthright citizenship case, the moral hazards of the U.S. Israeli War on Iran
0:56.6	and weather reading might save young men in crisis. Welcome to the show.
1:05.7	On February 26, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic Legal Immigration
1:12.0	Network issued an amicus brief for a Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship that is set
1:17.9	to be reviewed next month. An amicus brief is a legal document that presents important
1:23.4	perspectives that parties in a particular case are encouraged to consider. This brief included
1:29.0	11 scripture passages, as well as references to Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine.
1:35.4	Joining Russell Moore and me to understand the arguments presented to the court and why
1:39.7	birthright citizenship is so important for Christians to consider is Anna Gallagher, Executive Director for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.
1:48.6	Anna, thanks for joining us today.
1:50.7	Thank you so much for having me.
1:52.7	Anna, as we begin to give us some context, could you tell our listeners about your organization and what your interest was in contributing to writing this brief.
2:02.3	So, a clinic, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network,
2:05.2	there's an organization that was started at a time of great hope.
2:08.7	It was immediately after the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act in the late 1980s.
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