[philman_36]

Thus, the Court speaks of Mrs. Mackenzie's having entered a "condition," 239 U.S. at 312, not as having surrendered her citizenship. "Therefore," the Court concludes, "as long as the relation lasts, it is made tantamount to expatriation." Ibid. (Emphasis added.)

[Harlan1196]

So now explain how this is relevant to the Obama eligibility issue. We know the law had changed before he was born.

There is no evidence at all that his mother lost her citizenship even though it is very clear to the government was very aware she had married two foreign nationals and had left America to live.with one.

I’ve enjoyed the history lesson though - it was an interesting diversion.