State National
August 4, 2025
A nonstatutory, colloquial term used by some to denote a national or a state citizen. It is recommended that you DO NOT use this term to describe a national or a state citizen.
Equivocation of Terms
August 1, 2025
Roadblock to Understanding the “National” Status Definition of Equivocation(Source: Merriam-Webster) Why Clarity Matters The term “National”, as defined under 8 U.S. Code § 1101(a)(21), is often confused or misrepresented due to the equivocation of terms — whether intentional or accidental. This terminological ambiguity causes significant confusion about definitions and the intent behind legal classifications related […]

