The question is important to be asked within the framework of Gypsies born in the US being considered US citizens, as discussed in debate for the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and also debate surrounding the 14th Amendment (specifically the Citizenship Clause). Gypsies were specifically mentioned in both debates.
As noted before, Gypsies had no permanent domicile. They had no allegiance to the US. During the debates in 1866 it was acknowledged that children born to Gypsies would be US citizens. That needs to be squared against the naturalization process that existed at the time.
So, a work in progress. But not to AJ Scalia - enacted text was the important consideration, legislative intent was like pulling on a ball of yarn.
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