According to the arguments presented to the court, there is no legal basis for native Taiwanese people to be classified as having “Republic of China nationality,” and in fact they should be carrying US passports.

Oral arguments were conducted on Feb. 5, 2009, with three judges present. Some news reports are as follows –

Packed courtroom greets judges in Taiwan treaty lawsuit

http://www.examiner.com/x-1969-Boston-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Packed-courtroom-greets-judges-in-Taiwan-treaty-lawsuit

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Appeals Court Examining Taiwan, U.S. Relationship

Washington Legal Times BLOG —

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2009/02/appeals-court-examining-taiwan-us-relationship.html

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Taiwanese US National Passport Lawsuit Press Conference
http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-02-2009/0004964749&EDATE=

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