Category Archives: Citizenship

What is a “natural born citizen” and is Barack Obama one of them?

Cruz eligibility lawsuit reaches the Supreme Court

With the Republican National Convention scheduled to begin tomorrow (July 17), where Donald Trump has garnered enough delegates to be elected on the first ballot, it would seem that the eligibility of another losing candidate is moot. Still, the question … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania prediction poll

What’s going to happen when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reviews the Elliott v. Cruz decision? Judge Pellegrini ruled that the question of Cruz’ eligibility was justiciable and that Cruz was a natural born citizen. The decision has been appealed to … Continue reading

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Elhauge hones his brief

Harvard professor Einer Elhauge has filed an amicus brief in the Carmon Elliott appeal in Pennsylvania and he was kind enough to send me a copy. He says that it is improved over the one submitted in New York. Due … Continue reading

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Was John McCain a citizen at birth?

It depends upon what the meaning of the word “is” is. Bill Clinton is forever associated with legal nitpicking as the result of his famous quote: “It depends upon what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” I think his … Continue reading

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Republican attorney in Pennsylvania sues Cruz over eligibility

Saying he just wants his vote to count, Pennsylvania attorney David Farrell has filed suit in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court challenging Ted Cruz’ eligibility to appear on Pennsylvania’s Republican Primary ballot, reports Pittsburgh station KDKA. The primary is April 26, and … Continue reading

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Indiana ballot commissioner votes against Cruz

So Cruz is on the ballot in Indiana due to a 3-1 split decision. Some new names appeared on the Indiana challenges, says the Indianapolis Star: Two of the challenges — one against Cruz and one against Rubio — were … Continue reading

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