California Congressman Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar) has introduced legislation to end birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants.  Miller claims that the US government is put in a difficult position when it attempts to deport illegals who have under aged children who are citizens.

Opponents to the measure, such as Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), claim the measure violates the 14th Amendment, which was one of three Reconstruction Amendments passed after the Civil War to outlaw slavery and grant equal rights to all males including slaves and their descendants.  Miller disagrees with this contention. Continue reading →