[andyk]

Unfortunately, I have a feeling this law would run afoul of the 14th amendment, as it (the amendment) is currently written.

Surely a child born to an illegal alien is not subject to the jurisdiction of the US.

[wideawake]

Surely a child born to an illegal alien is not subject to the jurisdiction of the US.

Really? So they can commit any crime they want and avoid arrest, indictment or incarceration? They are entitled to drive without licenses? Operate machinery without permits? They cannot be pulled over for moving violations?

In reality, illegal immigrants are subject to US jurisdiction and they are arrested by US law enforcement, indicted by US grand juries, convicted by US courts and incarcerated in US prisons.

[moehoward]

—”Surely a child born to an illegal alien is not subject to the jurisdiction of the US.”

Interesting point.

So, if I get where you’re going, the child could not be deemed “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” until they would be old enough to commit a legal offense.