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alien, in national and international law, a foreign-born resident who is not a citizen by virtue of parentage or naturalization and who is still a citizen or subject of another country. In early times, the tendency was to look upon the alien as an enemy and to treat him as a criminal or outlaw.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
For purposes of this chapter, the term "qualified alien" means an alien who, at the time the alien applies for, receives, or attempts to receive a Federal public benefit, is- (1) an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [ 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ],
ArtI.S8.C18.8.8.4 Federal Laws Relating to Aliens. [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
An alien, whether present lawfully, unlawfully, temporarily, or permanently, is a “person” within the meaning of the Equal Protection Clause and receives its protection.1 Footnote Plyler v.
alien, In law, one who resides in a country without becoming naturalized, retaining instead the citizenship of another country. The laws of most nations have long afforded aliens certain minimum standards of civilized treatment but have also restricted their employment and ownership of property.
Apr 19, 2021 · The word "alien" is used throughout U.S. immigration law. But the White House is seeking to replace it as part of a sweeping overhaul bill it sent to Congress.
