[TigersEye]

They are not because of the “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause, which does not apply to the children of illegals.

What is your reasoning for that interpretation?

[Tublecane]

“What is your reasoning for that interpretation?”

Well, illegals are subject to U.S. laws, for one. No one denies that, do they? Furthermore, they don’t fall into any of the categories traditionally associated with not being subject to U.S. jurisdiction, namely diplomats, members of hostile occupying forces, and Native Americans.