To: doc1019
The Constitution seems pretty clear: 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. Child was born while within territorial bounds of the US. The plane was the national carrier of Mexico and subject to Mexican regulations. Neither the baby nor the parents were "resident" in any U.S. state (a requirement of the 14th Amendment) at the time of birth.
41 posted on
12/08/2006 8:27:02 PM PST by
FreedomCalls
(It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
To: FreedomCalls
However the plane was over US territory when she was born … first breathed … therefore, the first breath was in the US.
45 posted on
12/08/2006 8:33:18 PM PST by
doc1019
To: FreedomCalls
Yup. And thats why international airports are "Ports of Entry". That's why there are "international" zones at airports, seaports, etc where you pay no tax.
A person is not "in the United States" until they have cleared the Port of Entry.
55 posted on
12/08/2006 8:45:33 PM PST by
djf
(They have their place. We have our place. WAKE UP!! They want to turn our place into their place!!!)
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