The US Citizenship Laws Say What They Say (electorate education)

US Statutes at Large ^ | March 6, 2016 | patlin

[patlin]

I want to thank you for being harsh on me in our dialogue. I now understand why “jus soli” along with “jus sanguinis”, both together make the ‘natural born’ citizen. I had been over stating one key aspect of ‘subject to the jurisdiction’, that of political, while failing to see the importance of the place of residence. I totally disregarded the words in the case of Elk v. Wilkins that I, myself, have relied upon, “complete jurisdiction”, both local & political.

Again, thank you for keeping my feet to the fire. It has been very much appreciated.

[Cboldt]

The "subject to the jurisdiction" aspect is by far more difficult to show than the "jus soli" aspect; in large part due to the majority opinion in WKA which provides an over-broad application of the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction," as sweeping in those who owe only local obedience to the laws.

Your gratitude is much appreciated. I have little patience (as if you didn't know that!), but other than those who clearly know better, I try to cut lots of slack even toward a person who is persistently incorrect.

You and I get to the same place, just via different routes.