Is a child born in the US automatic citizens, even if they are born to illegal immigrant. True, that court precedent does not allow us to deny them a public education, welfare or health care. But what happens when they turn 18? What about voting? All that they need is a birth certificate, and they get a drivers license and just about everything else that comes with it, including a voting registration.
The case US v Wong, the same case cited in the courts to grant these privileges to the children of illegals, also provides the guidance for who is a US citizen by birth. This also could be the template for the constitutional amendment many claim we need.
A person born inside the borders of the states of the United States is a natural born citizen if...
1. One parent is a a citizen of the United States.
2. One parent is a legal resident of the United States.
3. The parents are not diplomats
A person born outside the United States is a natural born citizen of the United States if...
1. At least one parent is a Citizen of the United State who has been a resident of the United States at least five years prior to the birth of that child.
2. One parent is a member of the US Armed forces or Diplomatic Corps.
The current law is more complicated than this, but this is simple. A constitutional amendment should be simple. There should also be a clause in the amendment ensuring that only Congress has the right to set laws regarding naturalization and immigration to ensure uniformity.
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