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For the same reason as anyone else: they were born in the US (or one of its territories), or at least one of their parents was a US citizen when they were born.
The way you ask the question sounds as if you think they shouldn't be, though frankly it's a mystery to me as to why.
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Are persons born in the US citizens?
According to the constitution, yes.
Are people of a US territory also citizens?
Yes. Persons born in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and other US territories are US citizens.
What amendment declared all persons born or naturalized in US to be citizens?
The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution declared all persons born or naturalized in the United States to be U.S. citizens. It was adopted in 1868.
This act of congress in 1866 declared that all persons born in the us were to be citizens of the us?
Civil Rights Act
What act of congress in 1866 declared that that all persons born in the us were to be citizens of the us?
Civil Rights Act
Which Amendment declared that persons born in the U.S are citizens of the U.S.?
The 14th amendment deals with citizenship. It does not quite say that all persons born in US are citizens-- only those born in US and and subject to the jurisdiction thereof. I am not a lawyer, but it seems to me that foreign nationals would not automatically become citizens by this amendment if they happen to be born in the US.
How did the Amish get to the US?
The Amish got to America by ship. Back then, there was no such thing as an airplane.
How is Amish different from us?
The Amish are different from us because they live simply while we don't live simply.
Which of the following measures declared that all persons born in the US were citizens of the US?
The 14th amendment
Are people from the US Virgin islands considered US citizens?
Persons born in the Virgin Islands are U.S. citizens.
What is the purpose of the US border patrol?
"The purpose of US border patrol is to insure that persons crossing the border into the US are person that should be allowed into the country. The border patrol checks to make sure that persons entering the country are citizens, have a passport, or have a VISA."
How much do you charge per Amish person for riding in your vehicle?
you would do it for free because thats what nice citizens do.
