Trump v. Barbara · ¶346

Likewise, in 1884, this Court interpreted the Citizenship Clause to require that a person be “not merely subject in some respect or degree to the jurisdiction of the United States, but completely subject to [its] political jurisdiction,” “owing [it] direct and immediate allegiance,” and “owing no allegiance to any alien power.” Elk, 112 U. S., at 101–102; accord, id., at 117–122 (Harlan, J., dissenting); Plessy, 163 U. S., at 563 (Harlan, J., dissenting). The Court also rejects that position today. See ante, at 25.

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