Who in their right mind ever thought that the birth of a…
“Who in their right mind ever thought that the birth of a child to an illegal immigrant converted to citizenship? A lot of people believe it. It's not in the 14th Amendment. You know where it is? It's in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4.”
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The 14th Amendment does not address birthright citizenship; the relevant clause is in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4.
In simple terms: Citizenship law lies elsewhere.
Know correct constitutional references.
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When to use this quote
- legal education
- policy debate
- citizen rights discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which amendment truly governs citizenship?
- How does this affect immigration policy?
Complex legal language can confuse listeners.