Redefining the 14th Amendment

A Texas lawmaker is introducing a bill in February that would battle the 14th amendment, which grants citizenship to children born on American soil — including those born to illegal immigrants.

Lawmaker Leo Berman believes that immigrants are committing a crime against the U.S., from the time they’re in the hospital — but we grant their children citizenship anyway. “They’re violating our sovereignty and we’re granting them citizenship,” he said.

Democratic Texas lawmaker, Joaquin Castro says Berman is trying to interpret the Constitution to fit his agenda and create a name for himself. “It’s a low blow against children,” he said

Reader comments:

“The 14th amendment to the Constitution was written to ensure that the children of former slaves would be given automatic U.S. citizenship upon birth. There are no children of former slaves living in the United States today. The 14th amendment no longer applies and should be repealed.” — Robert

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