If you hold it at the will of the Nation, as expressed by the people of the whole Nation under the Constitution of the United States, then you are entitled to invoke the power of the United States for its enforcement whenever necessary.
Hoar asserts that if citizenship is recognized at the national level, individuals can seek federal protection for their rights.
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