[cvq3842]

There is significant legal scholarship indicating that in fact the Constitution does NOT mandate “birthright citizenship.” People should look at the meaning of “and subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment and the legislative history.

[a fool in paradise]

The 14th Amendment is not part of the “basic” Constitution as the author of the blog claimed.

I’m not saying toss the Amendment out, but he acted as if being born here even when your parents have no claims to citizenship still makes you a full blooded American (and legally able to petition to have your parents establish citizenship) which is a stretch.

[NonValueAdded]

Indeed ... the story glosses over or ignores a lot of history. Just say NO to anchor babies.

[greeneyes]

Correct, according to the 14th amendment they are not citizens, unless subject to the jurisdiction of the US. Why are they being given citizenship?

[Uncle Chip]

There is significant legal scholarship indicating that in fact the Constitution does NOT mandate “birthright citizenship.” People should look at the meaning of “and subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment and the legislative history.

Exactly.