citizen

Example Sentences

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Latinos are overwhelmingly opposed to federal troops in U.S. cities, according to our polling; 41% fear legal residents and U.S. citizens getting caught up in enforcement actions.

From Salon

Since the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, clashes with demonstrators and the ouster of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, large-scale raids have quieted across U.S. cities.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "Remember that these cosplayers have no more jurisdiction or legal authority than ordinary citizens."

From BBC

"As they protect naval and air force bases and our servicemen and embassies and US citizens, putting US assets on that list to protect there in Qatar is very important," he added.

From Barron's

The AEA allows the government to detain and deport citizens of hostile foreign nations in times of war or during an "invasion or predatory incursion."

From Barron's