[AmericanVictory]

but he did hold that the type of law which Vattel wrote about was what was followed by the Framers in matters of citizenship.

[John Valentine]

but he did hold that the type of law which Vattel wrote about was what was followed by the Framers in matters of citizenship.

There is no about about that whatsoever. I have argued myself hoarse in support of Vattel over the years.

But in 2016, that horse has been pronounced well and truly dead, and no amount of beating will revive her. In our era, natural born citizenship will be defined by statute in any way the legislature chooses.

[John Valentine]

but he did hold that the type of law which Vattel wrote about was what was followed by the Framers in matters of citizenship.

There is no about about that whatsoever. I have argued myself hoarse in support of Vattel over the years.

But in 2016, that horse has been pronounced well and truly dead, and no amount of beating will revive her. In our era, natural born citizenship will be defined by statute in any way the legislature chooses.