[sometime lurker]

"Natural born citizen" status CANNOT be modified by statute. Only Naturalized, Statutory, or Derivative citizenship can be modified by statute, non of which constitutes "natural citizenship.

I agree that it can't be restricted or diminished in any way. However, Congress can decide that certain categories of statutory citizenship are indeed "natural born" - such as children of military serving overseas, etc.

[DiogenesLamp]

I agree that it can't be restricted or diminished in any way. However, Congress can decide that certain categories of statutory citizenship are indeed "natural born" - such as children of military serving overseas, etc.

Congress cannot redefine the meaning of a constitutional requirement. Such a thing can only be accomplished through an amendment. (Which Democrats have been trying to do repeatedly for the last 20 years.)

[WildSnail]

However, Congress can decide that certain categories of statutory citizenship are indeed "natural born" - such as children of military serving overseas, etc.

Oh, I see. So congress can pass a law saying all naturalized citizens are "natural born", and Arnold can run for President?

<snicker> Fail!