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Citizenship and Exclusion: The Wong Kim Ark Case

This chapter examines the Supreme Court's involvement in enforcing the Chinese Exclusion Act, focusing on Solicitor General Holmes Conrad and the ironic backdrop of his own citizenship loss. It highlights Wong Kim Ark’s legal battle for citizenship, backed by a coalition of influential supporters, amidst the tumultuous racial and political landscape of the era.

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