If he knew enough to do the research for this article, then he knew what the law is, and ignored it.
8 USC 1401 is governing law in this. Period.
I disagree, and think your confused.
We are talking about Natuaral Born Status, not Naturalized status, or those seeking definition of US Citizenship, which Title 8, section 1401 is referring to.
Statutes do not trump the Constitution. Period.