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How has the phrase “and subject to the jurisdiction of“ been used to argue against birthright citizenship
The overwhelming consensus of the legal community is that all persons in the United States who are not diplomats or members of an invading army are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. A few people claim on the basis of how the constitution treats Native Americans, that some people born in the United States do not enjoy birthright citizenship. For a claim the other way, see
