Under either a textualist or a “living Constitution” theory, Cruz is a “natural born Citizen,” eligible to be president; under an originalist view, however, he isn’t.

According to the Law Library of Congress, more than 30 countries across the world recognize birthright citizenship on an unrestricted basis – in which children born on their soil automatically ...

MAGA law group files briefs in support of Trump ... It is a ‘natural born and subject to the ... Epstein said that the U.S. policy of extending citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, ...

The term “natural born” had its roots in English common law. Those born on English soil were considered automatically English subjects, even if their parents were foreigners.

But "natural born" is a real question With nativist sentiment running wild, ... The law may not be on his side. By Paul Campos. Published January 22, 2016 9:00PM (EST) (AP)--Shares. Facebook.

The definition of "natural-born citizen" has never been definitively addressed by the Supreme Court, leading to disputes over whether a candidate has to be born on US soil in order to be President.

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is eligible to be President of the United States as she was born in the U.S., which makes her a “natural born citizen” under U.S. law, contrary to online ...