“...and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
He should have mentioned that the above shows could be interpreted that illegal immigrants are not “subject to the jurisdiction thereof”. Also, why would that phrase be there if it’s not to limit the overgeneralization preceding it? And how come the American Indians were not given citizenship until years after the amendment was ratified?
Can you think of any other politicians that comes even close to Cruz in terms of courage, integrity, and faith in the free market system? So who are you throwing your support behind if it’s not Cruz?
I think you just answered your own question. Indians weren't considered "under the jurisdiction" because the Indian nations were semi-sovereign and governed by treaty.
He should have mentioned that the above shows could be interpreted that illegal immigrants are not “subject to the jurisdiction thereof”. Also, why would that phrase be there if it’s not to limit the overgeneralization preceding it? And how come the American Indians were not given citizenship until years after the amendment was ratified?
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Mark Levin answered that question just the other day. I cant quote directly but, “the jurisdiction thereof” was not considered geographic at all, but rather what entity do you hold in allegiance.
The American Indian did not have an allegiance to the United States, so they could not be citizens.
Kind of like illegal aliens who still claim Mexican allegiance and refuse assimilate.