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There is a special law regarding Hawaii that makes everyone born there before statehood a citizen.

§ 1405. Persons born in Hawaii

A person born in Hawaii on or after August 12, 1898, and before April 30, 1900, is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of April 30, 1900. A person born in Hawaii on or after April 30, 1900, is a citizen of the United States at birth. A person who was a citizen of the Republic of Hawaii on August 12, 1898, is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of April 30, 1900.


2,081 posted on 07/07/2008 4:52:34 AM PDT by Raycpa
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To: Raycpa
I see, so as long as Obama was born in Hawaii he qualifies.
2,269 posted on 07/07/2008 10:32:47 PM PDT by Freedom of Speech Wins
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