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To: WallStreetCapitalist
They are absolutely subject to our jurisdiction.

Not as far as original intent is concerned.

What 'Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof' Really Means

Sen. Trumbull and Sen. Howard then settled upon a construction for “subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” with Trumbull declaring: The provision is, that ‘all persons born in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens.’ That means ‘subject to the complete jurisdiction thereof.’ What do we mean by ‘complete jurisdiction thereof?’ Not owing allegiance to anybody else. That is what it means.

55 posted on 08/13/2010 2:43:33 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

That was a great read; thanks for sending that along!


57 posted on 08/22/2010 9:00:52 AM PDT by WallStreetCapitalist
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