IN THE MATTER OF M, 6 IN Dec. 749 (B.I.A. 1955). “We need not consider the precise effect of the Maryland act of 1784 upon the political status of Lafayette and such of his male heirs as had been born prior to the date when the Constitution of the United States became effective (March 4, 1789). It is possible to argue that they were citizens of Maryland and under Section 2 of Article IV of the United States Constitution should be considered citizens of the United States. However, we hold that when Congress by legislation set forth the requirements for citizenship, the descendents of Lafayette who were born thereafter could only acquire United States citizenship on the terms specified by Congress, and they were not in a position to acquire such citizenship by virtue of the Maryland act of 1784.”
«8 FAM 306.1: Honorary Citizenship». Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 8. U.S. Department of State. 27 de junio de 2018. Consultado el 18 de julio de 2018.
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