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To: publius1

They were both common law terms that have been defined.
natural born was defined by the first continental congress second session.

Bottom line

native born is born on American soil
natural born is born on American soil of American parents


52 posted on 04/09/2011 9:17:12 PM PDT by Munz (All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.)
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To: Munz

the SCOTUS has consistently pointed out that they were not defined in the constitution and have, to date, not defined them. The US constitution lays out citizenship requirements, however, in the 14th amendment.


56 posted on 04/09/2011 9:25:42 PM PDT by nvl
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