Rep. Duncan Hunter backs deporting U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants

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Looks like the immigration debate is back.

First, it was the Arizona law that has spurred some California Democrats to call for a boycott of the state. Now, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) says the federal government should deport U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.

‘Would you support deportation of natural-born American citizens that are the children of illegal aliens,’ Hunter was asked. ‘I would have to, yes,’ Hunter said. ‘... We simply cannot afford what we’re doing right now,’ he said. ‘... It takes more than just walking across the border to become an American citizen. It’s what’s in our souls. ...’ Hunter made his comments at a ‘tea party’ rally in the San Diego County city of Ramona over the weekend. You can see a video of his remarks below.

-- Anthony York in Sacramento