[edge919]

I’ve never even reviewed the 1986 law, only the 1952/1965 law. That law lists the only 10 ways that a citizen can loss their nationality.

I gave a direct quote of what the law said before it was amended and it was a way on how NOT to lose citizenship, soi you're characterization is not accurate. It's okay to admit I was right. I proved it.You seem to be the one that wants to make US citzenship dependent on what foreign laws say, not me.

I provided a quote from the state department that says that the U.S. defers to laws of other nations where such laws apply. I proved my point. It's okay to admit I was right.Indonesian law did not force the loss of US citizenship, it only governs how someone can gain Indonesian citizenship.

Indonesian law does NOT allow dual citizenship. Again, the state department says that it respects foreign laws.

[4Zoltan]

Showing respect for another countries laws does not mean the state department would strip an adopted child of his citizenship which is the only way a child could lose his citizenship. Indonesia cannot strip a child of his US citizenship. And there was no US law that allowed the US Government to strip the minor child of his citizenship.

The child could still be adopted by Soetoro, he just would not gain Indonesian citizenship. Until he reached the age of 21 and decide to become a naturalized INdonesian citizen.