A "U.S. citizen" is a type of ens legis, which is a legal entity or artificial person created by the State. This "ens legis" operates exclusively in the public realm, where all interactions and activities are governed by statutory rules, regulations, and commercial laws. It is essentially the player piece needed to navigate the public side of society, as everything in the public is commercial in nature. The "U.S. citizen" is not a living, breathing individual but rather a fictional entity similar to a company, trust, corporation, or other artificial construct recognized by the State.