The Treaty of Paris (1783)
Signed on September 3, 1783, by representatives of King George III and the United States, and it was ratified by the U.S. Congress on January 14, 1784. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially ended the War of American Independence, with Great Britain recognizing the independence of the United States and establishing its boundaries, including […]
26 U.S. Code § 7701 : United States Definition
The IRS Tax Code, United States is further defined to only include the District of Columbia. The term “Include” cannot expand to the states themselves because they are not mentioned or implied anywhere else in this code, and this interpretation is further cemented by the maxim “EJUSDEM GENERIS”, which states that a general term followed […]
8 US Code § 1101(a)(22)(A)
The term “national of the United States” means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.
What is a U.S. passport card and what does it cost?
A U.S. passport card is an optional form of photo identification that fits inside a standard wallet. A passport card can be obtained alongside a passport book and is sufficient identification for domestic air flights, as well as land and sea travel within North America. NOTE: A U.S. passport card cannot be used as identification for international […]
8 US Code § 1101(a)(22)(B)
The term “national of the United States” means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States. Refers to a specific section of the United States Code that pertains to the definition of the term "national of […]