Involuntary Loss of American Nationality

After reviewing the statutory and judicial development of principles governing loss of American citizenship, the author analyzes two recent Supreme Court decisions dealing with this subject. He discusses some of the problems created by involuntary expatriation, and suggests that Congress has no cons...

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Published in:Harvard law review 1960-06, Vol.73 (8), p.1510-1531
Main Author: Boudin, Leonard B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chief justice
Citizenship
Citizenship status
Countries
Dicta
Expatriates
Government
Immigration
Legislation
Nationality
Statutory law
Voting
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Summary:After reviewing the statutory and judicial development of principles governing loss of American citizenship, the author analyzes two recent Supreme Court decisions dealing with this subject. He discusses some of the problems created by involuntary expatriation, and suggests that Congress has no constitutional power to deprive an American of his citizenship without his consent.
ISSN:0017-811X
DOI:10.2307/1338331