Right on schedule, everyone is back in court.
"Good afternoon everyone, be seated, except you, young man." The judge gets right to work, addressing Jack.
"No judge looks forward to a case like this. It demands of us to adhere only to our knowledge of the law, even when we would be tempted to make our judgements based on what we think we know about science, be it genetics or psychology or any field you could name.
Young man, your origins are singular. We have similar precedents in our society, for clones, for androids, for children of alien and human unions... and you are something new. We've heard testimony both on your physical and mental state. You've reported for each hearing with your counsel and listened to discussions that... I can't even imagine how discomfiting they must be for you.
In everything this court has witnessed, it has observed you to be aware of your surroundings, capable of making sound, if somewhat uninformed, judgements, and behaving in a manner that conveys respect for the laws of this country and it's officiates.
Therefore, while this court does not have the power to pronounce you human, it sees no reason not to award you personhood status. In addition, this court mandates further psychological evaluation, to determine an approximate legal age for you as applicable to federal laws regarding licensing and eligibility. If you are found to be under 18 in the eyes of a court-approved evaluation, you will be appointed a legal guardian, whose fitness for that role will be determined by a subsequent hearing. You will be awarded a permanent resident visa under the provisions set forth the Artificial Americans Act, until you are deemed old enough to apply for citizenship. During your residence in this country, you will be expected to abide by all state and federal laws.
Do you understand everything I am telling you, young man?"
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