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Controversy surrounding illegal immigration has been topping recent news headlines, as thousands of people continue to pour across our borders unlawfully each year.  This is of particular concern to me, as Georgia is home to more illegals â€" nearly 450,000 â€" than the state of Arizona.  One aspect of the immigration debate on which lawmakers can all agree is that our current system is broken and in dire need of reform.  But surprisingly, the latest disconnect centers around what should be a very simple question â€" does being born in the United States automatically constitute citizenship?  For decades, the statue defining citizenship has been a point of contention.  It is long past time to clear up the ambiguity.

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