citizen

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And for Barrett, that is the rule of jus soli—the idea that if you’re born in a place and governed by that place, you’re a citizen of that place.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Paris prosecutors alleged yesterday that 58-year-old Russian citizen Dmitry Klyuev masterminded a 2007 scheme that stole $230 million from Russia’s treasury.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The U.S. citizen had been living in Afghanistan since the early 2000s and was taken captive last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Rosie Bleet, ecological evidence and citizen science lead at the trust, says the survey has also been extended to France.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“I wish I could say as a citizen that I’m surprised,” Ellsberg said outside the courthouse.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin