I appreciate the essay - filled with facts as well as background to help those without good knowledge of our Constitution and government.
I deplore those who invade our borders with the sole objective of giving birth to a baby. That’s not what our founders intended. However I view this as a small problem that can be solved via effective border security. That is the answer - and not an amendment to our founding document.
I would purpose that a child born in the USA of parents who ILLEGALLY ENTERED THE COUNTRY IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY A US CITIZEN. You can not make an ILLEGAL ACT LEGAL by simply using a 3rd party ( the baby ) to justify their deceit .
I appreciate the essay - filled with facts as well as background to help those without good knowledge of our Constitution and government.
I deplore those who invade our borders with the sole objective of giving birth to a baby. That’s not what our founders intended. However I view this as a small problem that can be solved via effective border security. That is the answer - and not an amendment to our founding document.
In Tucson they are called “anchor” babies…. A back door for the family’s to obtain USA benefits … been going on for generations…
I would purpose that a child born in the USA of parents who ILLEGALLY ENTERED THE COUNTRY IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY A US CITIZEN. You can not make an ILLEGAL ACT LEGAL by simply using a 3rd party ( the baby ) to justify their deceit .