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Note who does not fall under these narrow exceptions: the U.S.-born children of immigrants, whether lawful or unauthorized.

“Everyone agrees,” Ho said, “that birthright citizenship doesn’t apply to the children of lawful combatants”—that is, alien soldiers invading the United States.

“And it’s hard to see anyone arguing that unlawful combatants should be treated more favorably than lawful combatants.”

It may also reflect how naturalized voters view citizenship, an often years-long and expensive lawful status to obtain.

This morning he had the charge put to him again and pleaded guilty, with the jury returning a guilty verdict on the charge of escaping from lawful custody.