Justice Department targets citizens in new denaturalization push
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department is working to remove citizenship from some people who became citizens after being born in other countries. This effort is uncommon and usually happens only if someone lied or cheated to become a citizen.Key Facts
- The Justice Department confirmed it has referred several cases to U.S. attorney offices nationwide.
- These cases involve efforts to take away citizenship from naturalized citizens.
- Denaturalization means revoking citizenship that was previously granted.
- This process is rare and used mostly when a person commits fraud during their citizenship application.
- The government’s new push suggests an increase in denaturalization cases.
- The focus is on individuals who obtained citizenship by misrepresenting themselves.
- U.S. attorneys around the country will handle these cases.
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