Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
America’s immigration policy and border enforcement have changed dramatically over the past 250 years, reshaping demographics, culture, and politics along the way. With President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship now on trial at the Supreme Court, we may soon see another major shift.
In the early years of the republic, immigration was largely unrestricted, with policy focused more on who could become a citizen than on who could enter the country at all. That began to change in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, culminating in the restrictive quota system of 1924, which sharply limited immigration based on national origin.
The 1965 Hart-Celler Act reversed that approach, radically expanding immigration from around the world and embracing President Kennedy’s “nation of immigrants” vision of America. Unfortunately, it also coincided with the rise of the modern welfare state, which fundamentally shifted the incentives surrounding immigration. The result is a system that often rewards the wrong behaviors, fuels political backlash, and discourages assimilation.
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Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization.
Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla.
#immigration #birthrightcitizenship #welfare
America’s immigration policy and border enforcement have changed dramatically over the past 250 years, reshaping demographics, culture, and politics along the way. With President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship now on trial at the Supreme Court, we may soon see another major shift.
In the early years of the republic, immigration was largely unrestricted, with policy focused more on who could become a citizen than on who could enter the country at all. That began to change in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, culminating in the restrictive quota system of 1924, which sharply limited immigration based on national origin.
The 1965 Hart-Celler Act reversed that approach, radically expanding immigration from around the world and embracing President Kennedy’s “nation of immigrants” vision of America. Unfortunately, it also coincided with the rise of the modern welfare state, which fundamentally shifted the incentives surrounding immigration. The result is a system that often rewards the wrong behaviors, fuels political backlash, and discourages assimilation.
Check out the full episode this clip was featured in here: youtu.be/CRSIsb54DKQ
Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!
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Purchase a T-shirt, hoodie, and more over on our merch store: shop.dadsavesamerica.com
Another great way to support our work is by visiting our curated Amazon shop featuring our guests’ books and dad stuff I actually use. This channel earns a commission on qualifying purchases. Please visit & bookmark: amazon.com/shop/dadsavesamerica
Visit Dad Saves America on Substack: dadsavesamerica.com
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Our Website: dadsavesamerica.com
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Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization.
Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla.
#immigration #birthrightcitizenship #welfare
