U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall
Summary
The Justice Department under President Donald Trump plans to file at least 250 cases to revoke citizenship from naturalized U.S. citizens accused of getting it illegally or by fraud by the end of fiscal year 2026. This move is a significant increase compared to past years, when only about 11 cases were filed annually.Key Facts
- The Justice Department can take away citizenship from naturalized citizens who obtained it through illegal means or fraud.
- By September 30, 2026, they aim to file 250 denaturalization cases.
- This is a big rise from the average of 11 cases filed per year between 1990 and 2017.
- The process to revoke citizenship is long and requires federal judges to agree with the government.
- Historically, denaturalization targeted serious offenders like human rights violators and violent criminals.
- The Trump administration expanded the types of cases prioritized for denaturalization starting last year.
- If citizenship is revoked, the person loses their U.S. rights and faces deportation to their birth country.
- People facing denaturalization can defend themselves in court before a decision is made.
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