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2. It would apparently depend on the disposition of its parent

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 11:27 AM

Apr 1

Rather than the dog itself. That's what the Solicitor General seemed to be arguing, anyhow.

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If my dog establishes domicile on the couch, and swears allegiance to me [View all] milestogo Apr 1 OP

Nope mercuryblues Apr 1 #1

It would apparently depend on the disposition of its parent tishaLA Apr 1 #2

Human parent or dog parent? milestogo Apr 1 #3

Dogs swear allegiance regardless. PikaBlue Apr 1 #4

My dog says his butt is like a sovereign nation. milestogo Apr 1 #5

As long as he doesn't decide PikaBlue Apr 1 #6

Not If It's A Cat Deep State Witch Apr 1 #7

Cats are all sovereign citizens. nt GenThePerservering Apr 1 #8

If he was born there, yes. His afterbirth is present so yellowcanine Apr 1 #9

"Established domicile" didn't work so well for Native Americans. yellowcanine Apr 1 #10