HWG LLP attorneys John Nakahata and Rachel Grossman will participate in a live webinar on April 29, 2026, about HWG client Professor Eric L. Muller’s amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara. The brief focuses on the citizenship granted to babies born in “enemy alien” Japanese internment camps in the United States during World War II. They will be joined by Professor Muller and Mr. Larry Oda, whose own family history is highlighted in the brief and exemplifies the enduring promise of territorial Birthright Citizenship. Panelists will discuss the legal strategy and historical evidence underlying Professor Muller’s amicus brief, offering insight into the ways history, law, and creative advocacy shape modern Supreme Court litigation. The program is sponsored by the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation, Japanese American Citizens League, APIAVote, and the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation.
The program will explore:
- The historical and personal stories highlighted in Professor Muller’s brief
- The core legal arguments advanced in the case and amicus brief
- The strategic role of amicus briefs in Supreme Court advocacy
Attendees will gain valuable insight into Supreme Court litigation strategy and the Court’s consideration of citizenship and constitutional rights. Learn more and register here.