A retired Bay Area carpenter is in Washington, D.C. this morning for the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship. He’s the descendent of the man whose case affirmed that right over a hundred years ago. 

<p>A retired Bay Area carpenter is in Washington, D.C. this morning for the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship. He&rsquo;s the descendent of the man whose case affirmed that right over a hundred years ago.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>