Obviously it’s not clear enough for some. However it says what it says and until amended or clarified by the Supreme Court it is the framework to which the law must adhere.
Non citizens are still subject to US laws while in country, with the exception of diplomats, with exceptions.
Your view on what the original intent was has not been established.
Not for the arrogant/ignorant courts, but it is well established for any man with eyes who can read.
You can *READ* the debates on the 14th amendment in Congress. They *TELL* you what they meant, and it is *NOT* what the courts think they meant.
My tagline is portion of a statement by John Bingham, who was the chief proponent of the 14th amendment in the House of Representatives.