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Sure: http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/101.3 http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/101.3 The relevant portion is: "A person born in the United States to a
by jmreardon 13y ago
Sure: http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/101.3 http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/101.3
The relevant portion is: "A person born in the United States to a foreign diplomatic officer accredited to the United States, as a matter of international law, is not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. That person is not a United States citizen under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Such a person may be considered a lawful permanent resident at birth."
- sliverstorm 13y agoSo, rather than being denied citizenship, it's almost like given their parents privilege, they are being protected?
- HarryHirsch 13y agoThey are protected from the duties of a citizen. Military service [1] and jury duty come to mind. [1] I know that the US does not have conscription at the present time
- logicallee 13y agoThanks! Interesting...