My sister wanted to me to explain the picture below in simpler terms please help (basically how is the Statue of Liberty is in New York but looks like it’s in New Jersey)

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asked Jan 22, 2024 178k views

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Ari Ronen · Answer 1 · 2024-01-28T06:30:42+0000

the monument is within New Jersey waters, Liberty Island and a portion of Ellis Island are within the territorial jurisdiction of New York state