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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.

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

Yeah, seems to me this means that children of anyone legally residing in the US are citizens while children of illegals are not. The Supreme Court can interpret and reinterpret the constitution however it likes though.

Why don't you challenge the court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment through our legal systrem? You seem to have it all figured out or did you stay at a Holiday Inn?