martybegan
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That's up to the court to decide. Frankly my view of where the line is is far more defensible.
Clarify your view.
Illegal aliens giving birth here do not convey US citizenship but tourists with valid
documentation do convey US citizenship?
Because they are under the jurisdiction of the United States via a valid entry permit.
Foreign diplomats are here with valid documents.
Does the 14th Amendment make their US born children US citizens?
Diplomats reside on property that is often treated as the soil of their own country, and were actually a carved out exception of the previous SC ruling.
Even their spouses?
Even the hospital where their children are delivered?
The fact they are here on specific papers for specific reason (diplomacy) gives a carve out that is a recognized exception.