Thoughts on Cruz's citizenship? (good news, vote, Congress, president)

[wrecking ball]

Originally Posted by InformedConsent

Cruz was born a US, Canadian, and possibly even a Cuban citizen, as well.

from what i've read it seems that cuban jus sanguinis laws are not automatic. cuban citizenship has to be applied for, reviewed and granted before a person receives citizenship. it would seem that cruz had possibly been eligible for cuban citizenship but never actually received that citizenship.

[wrecking ball]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

another challenge to cruz's eligibility has been filed in TX.

a little more detail in this article ( altho it incorrectly lists it as the first challenge ):

We Have Our First Lawsuit Over Ted Cruz's Eligibility -- And It's A Doozy

[djmilf]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

a little more detail in this article ( altho in incorrectly lists it as the first challenge ):

We Have Our First Lawsuit Over Ted Cruz's Eligibility -- And It's A Doozy

Yup, birthers live in a world of their own creation...

[InformedConsent]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

from what i've read it seems that cuban jus sanguinis laws are not automatic. cuban citizenship has to be applied for, reviewed and granted before a person receives citizenship.

True. Most likely Cruz was born both a US and Canadian citizen, and not Cuban, as well.

[HappyRider]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

misfire by cruz on this point. she naturalized 4 years before trump's birth. here's her naturalization receipt from the national archives:

http://www.wnd.com/images/maryannetr...ioncard600.jpg

And finding out anything about Obama is like pulling teeth.

[wrecking ball]

Originally Posted by HappyRider

And finding out anything about Obama is like pulling teeth.

what information exactly are you looking for?

[LauraC]

59 Pages of posts so far, Alan Grayson saying he will file the lawsuit if Cruz is the candidate and a poll out of Iowa this week showing, I believe, 15% saying it might be an issue.

All you need is a little doubt...

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

a little more detail in this article ( altho it incorrectly lists it as the first challenge ):

We Have Our First Lawsuit Over Ted Cruz's Eligibility -- And It's A Doozy

The lawsuit is rambling and incoherent.

[AnywhereElse]

Originally Posted by LauraC

59 Pages of posts so far, Alan Grayson saying he will file the lawsuit if Cruz is the candidate and a poll out of Iowa this week showing, I believe, 15% saying it might be an issue.

All you need is a little doubt...

And, even a quarter of the GOP thinks he doesn't qualify: Reuters Poll: Quarter of GOP Think Cruz's Birthplace Disqualifies Him for President

The big concern is with the question not officially answered, anyone voting for him may end up just throwing away their vote and that might not be something they want to chance doing.

Another good article: http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/...ist-hypocrite/

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

The lawsuit is rambling and incoherent.

I read the lawsuit. It is improperly drafted. Also the Court will predictably avoid adjudication on the grounds of either:

1. Standing;
2. Ripeness;
3. Hypothetical question;
4. Advisory opinion; or
5. Political question

Those are typically grounds which courts use (along with, where applicable, mootness) to avoid adjudicating a matter for which courts are poorly equipped to handle or the ruling on the merits would be improvident.

I have personally lost a much-better grounded lawsuit (for a client) on the issue of ripeness, in a publicly reported decision. On a selective basis, i.e. with posters whom I have had satisfactory prior correspondence I will forward the decision.