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[–] TheDude2 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

There is still a question on whether they really are citizens. It is most definitely not the intended purpose for the 14th amendment.

Even this biased article brings it up:

The matter is not considered 100 percent settled, though. For one, the clause doesn’t directly address illegal immigration. Also, the Supreme Court has never made a specific ruling about a person born to undocumented parents.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/aug/25/donald-trump/trump-many-scholars-say-anchor-babies-arent-covere/

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[–] newoldwave 2 points 3 points (+5|-2) ago  (edited ago)

The 14th was never meant to apply to foreigners. It was meant to apply to former slaves, born here, who were denied their citizenship rights.

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[–] barrinmw 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago  (edited ago)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Wong_Kim_Ark

It was decided over 100 years ago.

And the 14th amendment never said former slaves, but instead said ALL persons born in the US.