Madison clearly stated that Congress had the ability to define Citizenship.
I agree that Congress has the ability to define Citizenship when it pertains to naturalization.
Where does Madison specifically say Congress has the ability, or the authority, to define a natural born citizen?
Well, Congress HAS done so.
It is water under the bridge.
Congress has an absolute right and duty to interpret, enact and enforce the Constitution.
In order for Congress to make laws concerning Naturalization, Congress FIRST had to decide who was, automatically, a Citizen from the moment of birth.
Congress does not. If a kid is entitled to citizenship by birth, he's natural born. Period.
Due to the Fourteenth, Congress's authority only applies to babies born abroad (and to naturalization).
At the time Obama was born, the Fourteenth was in effect. Therefore, if he was born in Honolulu, he's natural born. However, if he was born in Mombasa (or Canada, or wherever), then his status is up to Congress (the Congress at the time, that is). If his momma was legally married to BHO, Sr., then he's not eligible, due to an obscure age requirement. However, she could not have been so married, since BHO, Sr, was already married, and the US does not recognize bigamous marriage. Therefore, she would indeed have been able to pass on citizenship to her little bastard. Thus, Zero skates, even if not born in the US! LOL!
The case in question, that Madison speaks of, is CLEARLY, even by wacko bither standards, a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN.
Yet? Madison still tells Congress that more legislation concerning Citizenship rules, would be helpful.
Congress DOES have the right and duty to interpret, enact and enforce the Constitution.
The opinions of Congress, On Constitutional matters, are EVERY BIT as important as the opinions of the Courts.
Even more so, in situations were the Constitution CLEARLY grants the the authority to the States, the Electors, and Congress, in Presidential elections!
Congress has spoken.
The Courts will NOT reverse Congress, on these matters.