Trump Admin Escalates Denaturalization Push: What To Know
Summary
The Department of Justice, under President Donald Trump's administration, is increasing efforts to cancel the citizenship of some naturalized Americans who allegedly obtained it fraudulently. This includes people accused of crimes, using false identities, or having links to terrorist groups.Key Facts
- The DOJ is seeking to revoke citizenship from 12 foreign-born Americans accused of fraud or serious crimes.
- This action marks a major increase in denaturalization efforts compared to previous years.
- Denaturalization applies only to naturalized citizens, not those born in the U.S.
- The individuals targeted include people from 11 countries such as Bolivia, China, Colombia, and Morocco.
- Some accused include a priest convicted of sexual assault, a man linked to al Qaeda, and a former police officer linked to war crimes.
- Denaturalization can result from lying during the citizenship process or membership in banned groups like terrorists.
- The DOJ has removed citizenship from 15 people so far in 2025, with 22 denaturalization cases filed.
- Legal denaturalization requires a federal court order, either through civil or criminal cases.
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