8 U.S.C. One born out of the jurisdiction of the United States, who has not since been naturalized uuder their constitution and laws. To this there are some exceptions, as this children of the ministers of the United States in foreign courts.
Aliens are subject to disabilities, have rights, as well as duties.
To this general rule there are statutory exceptions in some of the states. He owes a temporary local allegiance, and his property is liable to taxation. Aliens are either alien friends or alien enemies. There's related stuff in other Library areas, so explore.