Talk:Indian Citizenship Act of 1924

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[edit] Loophole ?

Is a national of India who gives issue within the US entitled, under this law, to claim US citizenship. Whilst, no doubt, not the intention of this act, the word 'Indian' surely includes a national of India in addition to the intended meaning. Has this been tested in court ?--Phillip Fung 09:42, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

The law says that the Indian applying for citizenship would needs to be born within the boundaries of the US. Today, anyone of any nationality who is born here has automatic citizenship.

The law concerns Native Americans, not nationals of India. -Will Beback 03:30, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Re the previous comment. The issue of what Americans commonly understand the law to mean is known (i.e. "Indian" = native american). The question is different: would the US legal system understand this too, or would the term "Indian" also be taken at its plain meaning to include Indians ?--Ordew 13:21, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

I can't say for sure, but the confusing usage is familiar enough that I'd assume the courts, etc, are used to making the distinction. -Will Beback 20:08, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Titles can't be change but other words should be changed

I understand someone not liking the word "Indian". However the title of the 1924 Act of Congress was "Indian Citizenship Act", which is also the name of this page. It should not be changed. I am going back and changing the word "Indian" to Native American on the rest of the page when it does not refer to the title of the Act. --Rcollman 20:20, 10 February 2007 (UTC)