U.S. launches largest-ever effort to denaturalize citizens accused of fraud
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration is launching the largest effort ever to revoke U.S. citizenship from 17 people accused of immigration fraud or serious crimes. The Justice Department argues these individuals concealed information or lied during their citizenship process, making them ineligible to be naturalized.Key Facts
- The Trump administration plans to denaturalize 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud or serious crimes.
- This is the largest denaturalization campaign in U.S. history.
- Federal law allows the government to revoke citizenship if someone lied or hid information during their application.
- Between 1990 and 2017, an average of 11 denaturalization cases were filed each year, showing this effort is a big increase.
- Some targeted individuals were convicted of violent crimes, including child sex abuse. Others were charged with fraud or using false identities.
- If citizenship is revoked, individuals lose legal protections and can be deported.
- Officials said this crackdown is part of a larger immigration enforcement plan by the Trump administration.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Justice Department has zero tolerance for fraud in the citizenship process.
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