Not True
United States v. Wong Kim Ark, 169 U.S. 649 (1898)
Minor v. Happersett , 88 U.S. 162 (1875)
Shanks v. Dupont, 28 U.S. 3 Pet. 242 242 (1830)
states controlled immigration then. It was defacto open boarders.
That is why I stated since the fed has take over immigration.
different laws then vs now.
it is like a us citizen must live in the USA for 10 years to have their children claim automatic us citizenship. That is current law (www.uscis.gov)
The USSC has to establish the creation of this third type of citizen.