Thread: Scott Walker: Need to secure the border, enforce laws before talking about birthright

Originally Posted by vistalad

There's no need to repeal the 14th Amendment. There is a need to clarify it. If the wording of that amendment is not clear, we can look to a statement made by the author of the citizenship clause, Senator John Howard. He said that this clause will not, of course, include persons born in the United States who are foreigners, aliens,..."

We can, of course, apply our laws to foreigners. For example, if tourists are caught shoplifting, we can imprison and then deport them. But that will not transform them into citizens; it will merely make them criminal aliens whom we will deport.
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