By Prof. Paul Eidelberg
On becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States, the Naturalization Act of 1790 set the criteria for naturalization to two years of residency, proof of good moral character, and an oath to support the Constitution.
It also mandated that one must “absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty.”
Does the latter prerequisite place in question whether a devout Muslim immigrant is eligible for citizenship in the United States?
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