To: BuckeyeTexan
They have not issued an opinion; however:
The Supreme Court has long recognized that two particularly useful sources in understanding constitutional terms are British common law3×
Both confirm that the original meaning of the phrase “natural born Citizen†includes persons born abroad who are citizens from birth based on the citizenship of a parent.
Used in Smitgh vs Alabama and other cases.
33 posted on
01/07/2016 1:04:12 PM PST by
Calpublican
(A.G. Lynch: The intent of this statement is to incite violence against radical Islam)
To: Calpublican
Both confirm that the original meaning of the phrase “natural born Citizen†includes persons born abroad who are citizens from birth based on the citizenship of a parent.Which one of his parents were a US Citizen at the time of Ted's birth ?
36 posted on
01/07/2016 1:09:22 PM PST by
UCANSEE2
(Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
To: Calpublican
That’s Smith vs Alabama
Wisconsin vs Pelican Insurance
38 posted on
01/07/2016 1:11:38 PM PST by
Calpublican
(A.G. Lynch: The intent of this statement is to incite violence against radical Islam)
To: Calpublican
We’re on the same side. Cruz is eligible.
43 posted on
01/07/2016 1:16:07 PM PST by
BuckeyeTexan
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