It's a fairly common interpretation in many areas of law. E.g. while it hasn't reached the Supremes, a bunch of states that have shall issue concealed carry re

It's a fairly common interpretation in many areas of law. E.g. while it hasn't reached the Supremes, a bunch of states that have shall issue concealed carry regimes have been forced by the courts to extend these to permanent resident aliens (AKA Green Card holders), who in general are pretty much treated as citizens except they can't vote and of course can be deported.