It was supposed to be limited to slaves. You did not have. You were not subject to the jurisdiction, or You were only subject to the jurisdiction thereof if you were a former slave. a person who came here from France and was just passing through, their child would not become a citizen. That should be obvious now. (01:09–01:15)
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Asserts that jurisdiction under the 14th Amendment was intended only for former slaves.
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