TG: That is very true, but there is long standing Supreme Court precedent holding against Donald Trump's position. A brief search of our friend Google tells the tale:
Google query: "Is there any Supreme Court case law precedent on the subject of birthright citizenship?"
Google reply: "Yes, the Supreme Court established in
United States v. Wong Kim Ark, 169 U.S. 649 (1898) that the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause guarantees automatic birthright citizenship to almost all children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' citizenship or immigration status.
Key Aspects of Birthright Citizenship Case Law:
- United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898): The Court ruled 6-2 that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents (who were not diplomats) was a U.S. citizen, confirming that birth on U.S. soil is the primary determinant of citizenship.
- "Subject to the Jurisdiction": The Wong Kim Ark decision interpreted the 14th Amendment's "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" clause to exclude only children of foreign diplomats, children of invading enemy forces, or children born on foreign public ships.
- Scope: The ruling established that children born in the U.S. to non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, are U.S. citizens.