Step 1 : Introduction to the question "New York and New Jersey fought their way to the Supreme Court over ownership of which landmark?"
Think you know which state owns Ellis Island? Think again. Ellis Island, the gateway to the U.S. for millions of immigrants in the early 20th century, technically belongs to New Jersey. In May of 1998, the Supreme Court ended a long-standing argument between the New York and New Jersey over who actually owns Ellis Island. Based on a land claims agreement between the two states made before Ellis Island became a gateway for nearly 12 million immigrants, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that 90% of Ellis Island was part of New Jersey rather than New York.
