It’s true that the writers of the 14th should have been more specific in that it referred to freed slaves and their descendants. I’m not sure why they weren’t, but, unfortunately it says what it says. I have pissed off liberals, who object to the language of the 2nd Amendment, and drug warriors. The Constitution and its amendments says what it says, and a court has apparently affirmed that the 14th means that babies born in the US, even if their mothers are here illegally, are citizens.
As we will not get a court to change that interpretation anytime soon, we’re left with the option of changing the wording via another amendment. It’s not a pleasant conclusion but it is the harsh reality that we face, especially if we make the claim that we believe in the Constitution, and the rule of law.
“. . . we’re left with the option of changing the wording via another amendment.”
Not so.
Congress can do it by legislation.
Amendment 14, Section 5.
The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
I believe the SCOTUS should re-interpret the 14th ammendment. But not likely that they will.
But more importantly if we had secure borders and did not let millions of illegals in the country the 14th ammendment would not be such a big problem.