Austin Chenge

US Army Veteran, Christian, Conservative, Family Man and Former Republican Candidate for Governor of Michigan.

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Explain it Like I'm 5: Understanding US Birthright Citizenship in 3mins.

Once upon a time, there was a big house called America, where lots of people lived together like a huge family. This family had some special rules about who could stay and become part of the family forever. (Citizenship)

In this charming video, I use my legal background to explain the concept of birthright citizenship in America through a heartwarming story. Meet the Smith family and their adventures in the big house called America, where rules about who gets to automatically join the family (Citizenship) are revealed in a simple, relatable way.

This video breaks down complex immigration concepts like citizenship, student visas, illegal aliens, and the significance of "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," all while keeping it engaging for viewers of all ages. Perfect for families and anyone curious about immigration laws!

To read full text of the story in video, visit https://t.co/w60s5QVfxE

Austin Chenge
Veteran and Former Republican Governor Candidate for Michigan
Alma Mater: The University of Birmingham Law School, England.

cc'd @Heritage @StephenM @VivekGRamaswamy

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Explain it like I'm 5: US Birthright citizenship.

Once upon a time, there was a big house called America, where lots of people lived together like a huge family. This family had some special rules about who could stay and become part of the family forever. (Citizenship)

One of the most important rules in America was that if a baby was born inside this big house, that baby could automatically become a part of the family. But there was a catch! ("...subject to the jurisdiction thereof" catch).  

Now in this big house, there lived a nice couple named Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They had a daughter named Jane. One day, Jane had a baby in the house. Since Jane and her baby were part of the Smith family, the baby could stay and be a part of all the family fun, games, and decisions. This baby, just by being born there, was like saying, "I belong here, and I'll follow our family's rules!" (like owing allegiance to the sovereign power of the United States)

Now, let's think about a friend of the Smiths, Jeff, who was just visiting to learn some new skills. (Student Visas). Jeff wasn't part of the family but was allowed to stay for a while. If Jeff had a baby while he was there, that baby wouldn't automatically become part of the Smith family. They were just visiting!

Or imagine Maria, who came to the house to help with the cooking. She had a baby while she was working there. That baby, like Jeff's, wasn't meant to stay forever; they were just there because Maria was working (H1B, Work Visas etc)

Also, a family renting their vacation guesthouse had their baby at the house. This baby wasn't born to join the Smith family either; they were just visiting and passing through. (Tourists/Visitor Visas)

But here's where it got tricky. There were some people who didn't ask for permission to come in; they just snuck into the big house and started living in the old shed out back. These were called "squatters." (Illegal Aliens). One night, a squatter had a baby right there in the shed. Even though this baby was born in the house, the baby wasn't born to someone who was supposed to be there and not to someone who was living in the house like a family member. (the real meaning of subject to our Jurisdiction).

Things got really bad when the squatters started arguing with the Smith's family. They said because things were tough back home, and that they had no other place to go, the Smiths should allow their baby to become part of the Smith family. After all, the baby was born at the Smith house.

The rule was clear but there was a catch. "...subject to the jurisdiction thereof" means, if you're born in the house and your parents are meant to be part of the family or connected to it in a special way (like Marriage or Green Card holders) then you get to stay and play. But if your parents were just visiting, working there for a short time, or not supposed to be there at all, like the squatters, you don't automatically get to join the family.

So, the big house of America decided that only babies born to people who were truly meant to be part of the family would get to enjoy all the fun, responsibilities, and privileges of being in this big, wonderful family. And that's how the rule of birthright citizenship works in America.

Austin Chenge

Veteran and Former Republican Gov Candidate for Michigan
Alma Mater: The University of Birmingham Law School, England.

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This is what decline looks like.

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President Trump Awards My Daughter, Angel Chenge The President's Award for Educational Excellence..

It is with great honor and profound gratitude that we thank President Donald J. Trump and the Secretary of Education for awarding our daughter, Angel Chenge, the President’s Award for Educational Excellence.

Angel Chenge graduated at the top of her class as Valedictorian from her middle school in West Michigan, achieving exceptional academic excellence.

On behalf of the Chenge Family of West Michigan, we extend our sincere thanks to President Trump for this prestigious honor and for his continued leadership.

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

Explain it Like I'm 5: US Birthright Citizenship in 3mins.

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

Explain it Like I'm 5: Understanding US Birthright Citizenship in 3mins.

Once upon a time, there was a big house called America, where lots of people lived together like a huge family. This family had some special rules about who could stay and become part of the family forever. (Citizenship)

In this charming video, I use my legal background to explain the concept of birthright citizenship in America through a heartwarming story. Meet the Smith family and their adventures in the big house called America, where rules about who gets to automatically join the family (Citizenship) are revealed in a simple, relatable way.

This video breaks down complex immigration concepts like citizenship, student visas, illegal aliens, and the significance of "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," all while keeping it engaging for viewers of all ages. Perfect for families and anyone curious about immigration laws!

To read full text of the story in video, visit https://t.co/w60s5QVfxE

Austin Chenge
Veteran and Former Republican Governor Candidate for Michigan
Alma Mater: The University of Birmingham Law School, England.

cc'd @Heritage @StephenM @VivekGRamaswamy

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

MICHIGAN SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING: A suspect is dead after a shooting and vehicle ramming incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

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You can't Defund this.

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

Praying for you and the family brother. This is really sad. Some people just think you should not be conservative, especially if you supported @realDonaldTrump from 2015 to date. They resort to death threats and intimidation. Do what's best for your family and if that means reporting to @FBI or getting private security, so be it. God bless

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This was the moment at the State of the Union last night when JD Vance looked up, saw it and realized.

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Tariffs: They obviously haven't heard. Anyone wants to tell them?

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

BREAKING: Governor Pritzker @GovPritzker has just demand $8.6 BILLION or $1,700 per family in Illinois in tariff refund money from President Trump.

Every American should demand a refund based on the fact that the Trump Tariffs were an ILLEGAL tax on American importers.

This is Trump's fault, not the Supreme Court's, who has merely stated that what Trump did was blatantly ILLEGAL!

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

Checkmate: New Tariffs are back ON. Under the President's leadership, we will continue to very effectively utilize TARIFFS to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.

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This is how you legally avoid ICE Agents.

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@piersmorgan Piers you sound like those you often like to criticize. You know, those who shout Nazi or racist, because someone has a different opinion or to anything they don't agree with?

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Like it or not, from nose to chin, our ICE Agents will mask up to do their part, for the safety of all Americans.

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@GeraldoRivera Spare everyone the fake outrage. It's a funny meme and that's all there is to it. Lighten up. Laugh.

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@LauraLoomer @votetimscott What do you expect Laura? There is a difference between people who truly supported the president from day one from 2015 and those who jumped on board later for benefits. I know them all. Tim is clearly the later.

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@stephenasmith If this offends you, then your inferiority complex is beyond help and you are the problem actually. Stop with the fake outrage. Quit being a chicken. Lighten up. Laugh.

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

If this offends you, then your inferiority complex is beyond help and you are the problem actually. Stop with the fake outrage. Quit being a chicken. Lighten up. Laugh.

[Austin Chenge @AustinChenge]

@piersmorgan @realDonaldTrump Piers, there is nothing remotely offensive about this. It's actually quite hilarious. Stop spreading fake outrage. People are allowed to think for themselves.

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@votetimscott This is just humor Senator. Lighten up.

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@krassenstein The audacity to think you have some moral right to tell an entire group of people what others think of them because in your own mind, they are incapable of thinking for themselves. Well done Brian.