The Supreme Court ruled that which island is under the jurisdiction of both New York and New Jersey?
Long Island
Ellis Island
Staten Island
Coney Island
Fact: Ellis Island occupies a unique legal position because it falls under the jurisdiction of both New York and New Jersey. In a landmark 1998 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the island’s original natural land belongs to New York, while most of the land created through extensive landfill projects in the late 19th and early 20th centuries belongs to New Jersey. Although the historic island is physically connected as a single site and operated by the National Park Service, the official state boundary runs through its center.
Correct Answer: Ellis Island