[kabar]

Seems pretty clear to me.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

It is not just my opinion. The courts have upheld that interpretation.

[THEUPMAN]

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

.. hmmm .. yes I've seen that used .
I thought perhaps there was more .

"subject to the jurisdiction" seems to be the clause that brings in the doubt.

I assume that a foreign diplomat who has "immunity" could have a child born here with out becoming a citizen.

When does the U.S get "jurisdiction" over someone who comes in to the country illegally?
And exactly what does it mean?

... they have to be born or naturalized AND subject to the jurisdiction .... just seems like something doesn't fit to me.