Trump v. Barbara · ¶455

Second, the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States applies not only to those who are born in this country but also to those who are “naturalized.” After all, Congress would not include both qualifiers unless they were both doing some work. See Bufkin v. Collins, 604 U. S. 369, 386 (2025). Accordingly, there must be some people who are naturalized but are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. In other words, whatever “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States means, it must mean something that is not inherent in naturalization.

slip opinion, revised 7/01/26
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