...since the writers of the 14th were really just trying to make sure that blacks born here were citizens. I doubt they even imagined women coming over the border to have kids and win the citizenship jackpot. I can see where a case could be made to look at the writers’ intent.Yes, I think you describe the original intent.
Which puts the ball in their court (any legislator who wants to legalize anchor babies), not ours.
Which puts the ball in their court (any legislator who wants to legalize anchor babies), not ours.
Well, the ball, alas, is still in our court, since the current interpretation of the 14th grants citizenship to virtually anyone born here.