Tom “T.M.” Wolf

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

Our new explainer breaks down the history of birthright citizenship in the United States — and the consequences of ending it.
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The Court Fight to Stop the Federal Funding Freeze A bipartisan coalition is standing up for checks and balances.

In a friend-of-the-court brief representing 157 members of Congress, the Brennan Center explains how the administration's withholding of congressionally appropriated funds violates the Constitution. bit.ly/44VZ4EK

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The Court Fight to Stop the Federal Funding Freeze A bipartisan coalition is standing up for checks and balances.

Upholding the separation of powers is an essential check against tyranny — it requires the persistent work of taking on every power grab by this administration. bit.ly/44VZ4EK

How a Presidential Power Grab Disrupted Federally Funded Child Care As the Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants is being challenged in the courts, providers and families are left hanging.

The Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal funding is being challenged in the courts. In the meantime, providers and families that rely on this funding for childcare are left hanging: bit.ly/4obJUCA

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

As lawsuits challenging the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship make their way through courts around the country, we explain what the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship and why it matters.
bit.ly/44Tm6Mn

The Court Fight to Stop the Federal Funding Freeze A bipartisan coalition is standing up for checks and balances.

In a friend-of-the-court brief representing 157 members of Congress, the Brennan Center explains how the administration's withholding of congressionally appropriated funds violates the Constitution. bit.ly/44VZ4EK

How a Presidential Power Grab Disrupted Federally Funded Child Care As the Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants is being challenged in the courts, providers and families are left hanging.

The administration's sudden freeze of federal funds earlier this year had real and immediate consequences for thousands of Americans — including a Wisconsin daycare facility. Here's how the pause affected, even temporarily, recipients: bit.ly/4obJUCA

The Trump Administration’s Campaign to Undermine the Next Election The executive branch is interfering in U.S. elections in unprecedented ways.

A new threat to free and fair elections has emerged: the federal government. We chronicle the executive branch’s concerted strategy to push its way into election infrastructure where it doesn’t belong.

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

The executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship cuts against the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment as a broad, inclusive grant of U.S. citizenship. Here’s what to know about the issue as legal challenges play out:
bit.ly/44Tm6Mn

The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act Experts discuss what remains of the landmark 1965 law after decades of attacks.

Just 9 days before the Voting Rights Act turns 60, the 8th Cir dealt another blow to the Act. A day later, @durbin.senate.gov & @warnock.senate.gov re-introed a bill to strengthen it. On 8/19, @repnikema.bsky.social, @alexkeyssar.bsky.social, @nativerights.bsky.social & I will discuss this and more.

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

Our new explainer breaks down the history of birthright citizenship in the United States — and the consequences of ending it.
bit.ly/44Tm6Mn

The Court Fight to Stop the Federal Funding Freeze A bipartisan coalition is standing up for checks and balances.

In a friend-of-the-court brief representing 157 members of Congress, the Brennan Center explains how the administration's withholding of congressionally appropriated funds violates the Constitution. bit.ly/44VZ4EK

The Rise of the Imperial Presidency The once-obscure idea of a unitary executive is now central to debates over presidential power.

The executive branch has amassed sweeping power, threatening the constitutional balance. How can we protect democracy and restore checks and balances?

Join us for a virtual event on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. ET with historians and legal experts. RSVP:

How a Presidential Power Grab Disrupted Federally Funded Child Care As the Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants is being challenged in the courts, providers and families are left hanging.

The executive branch's attempted freeze of trillions of federal dollars was a clear overreach, since Congress alone holds the authority to determine how federal dollars are spent and for whom. bit.ly/4obJUCA

The purpose of the 14th Amendment was to settle who is a citizen of this country and provide a broad definition of citizenship. No president can change that. Read: bit.ly/44Tm6Mn

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

As lawsuits challenging the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship make their way through courts around the country, we explain what the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship and why it matters.
bit.ly/44Tm6Mn

Federal funding cuts and budgetary "freezes" have hit science and technology especially hard — and we could be grappling with the consequences for decades. The annotated guide below includes one brief by Dr. Arati Prabhakar laying out the stakes. Short thread: www.brennancenter.org/media/14193/...

Annotated Guide to the Amicus Briefs in the New York v. Trump Funding Freeze Case The Brennan Center and others filed friend-of-the-court briefs in support of states challenging the Trump administration’s indefinite pause on billions of dollars in federal financial assistance.

My colleague @lmillerkaralunas.bsky.social read all the amicus briefs opposing the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze so you don’t have to: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res... @brennancenter.org

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

Everything you need to know about birthright citizenship as advocates continue to fight (successfully) against the administration's attempts to undermine it, courtesy of my @brennancenter.org team:

www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

@sam-breidbart.bsky.social

How a Presidential Power Grab Disrupted Federally Funded Child Care As the Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants is being challenged in the courts, providers and families are left hanging.

The executive branch's attempted freeze of trillions of federal dollars was a clear overreach, since Congress alone holds the authority to determine how federal dollars are spent and for whom. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

The executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship cuts against the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment as a broad, inclusive grant of U.S. citizenship. Here’s what to know about the issue as legal challenges play out:
bit.ly/44Tm6Mn

Annotated Guide to the Amicus Briefs in the New York v. Trump Funding Freeze Case The Brennan Center and others filed friend-of-the-court briefs in support of states challenging the Trump administration’s indefinite pause on billions of dollars in federal financial assistance.

My colleague @lmillerkaralunas.bsky.social read all the amicus briefs opposing the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze so you don’t have to: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res... @brennancenter.org

Birthright Citizenship Under the U.S. Constitution The 14th Amendment has long been understood to grant American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

Everything you need to know about birthright citizenship as advocates continue to fight (successfully) against the administration's attempts to undermine it, courtesy of my @brennancenter.org team:

www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

@sam-breidbart.bsky.social

A lot of doomer takes come from people who are expert in their fields but neither experienced in studying governance or power, nor experienced in building movements in spite of the government. I think it’s helpful to contextualize them as understandable emotional responses and not immutable truths.

How a Presidential Power Grab Disrupted Federally Funded Child Care As the Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants is being challenged in the courts, providers and families are left hanging.

The Trump administration’s attempt to pause trillions of dollars in federal funding is being challenged in the courts. In the meantime, providers and families that rely on this funding for childcare are left hanging: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...

The 2025 Cundill History Prize Longlist | Cundill Prize The jurors have chosen 15 exceptional titles to be longlisted for the 2025 Cundill History Prize.

Honored that my book is on the longlist for this year’s Cundill History Prize.

www.cundillprize.com/news/the-202...

So thrilled to see @jgienapp.bsky.social's important book on this phenomenal list! Congrats to all! 🎉

New documents show how passport and Social Security rules would change to enforce Trump’s birthright citizenship order | CNN Politics After months of avoiding details about a divisive plan to end birthright citizenship, President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling out a series of new documents that offer a stark glimpse into h...

"[P]arents of newborns – including US citizens – might be required to jump through additional hoops to verify their own immigration status to obtain a passport or Social Security number for their children."
www.cnn.com/2025/07/28/p...

Former agency officials, scholars, and lawmakers are standing up for the rule of law in the courts. Details on a big new amicus campaign in the funding freeze cases 👇🏻