Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to redefine "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution to redefine who is considered "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" for purposes of birthright citizenship. It specifies that only children born to at least one U.S. national in the U.S. qualify for automatic citizenship. It also includes lawful permanent residents and those with lawful status serving in the Armed Forces. Congress would have the power to implement this amendment through legislation.
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