Elliott regained U.S. citizenship after legal changes in 1917.
On July 9, 1917, Maud Howe Elliott regained her United States citizenship following amendments to the Expatriation Act. This process concluded a decade-long status as a British subject, reaffirming her American identity. The restoration of her citizenship was a personal triumph over discriminatory legal frameworks and highlighted the ongoing legal and social challenges women of her era faced. This change also enabled her to continue her advocacy for women's rights with renewed vigor.