Trump's Denaturalization Drive Is Already Underway: What We Know
Summary
The Justice Department under President Trump is increasing efforts to take away U.S. citizenship from some naturalized citizens accused of serious crimes or lying during their citizenship process. This denaturalization process, once rare, has seen a sharp rise in recent months, with the government planning to file many more cases than in the past.Key Facts
- Denaturalization means legally removing citizenship from someone who became a U.S. citizen later in life.
- The government can do this if it proves the person lied or hid important facts when applying.
- The Trump administration plans to file at least 250 denaturalization cases in the 2026 fiscal year.
- Historically, the U.S. government averaged about 11 denaturalization cases per year before this increase.
- Recently, multiple cases were filed nationwide, including in Florida, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
- Some cases involve serious crimes such as fraud or sexual abuse.
- The Justice Department sees this as enforcing immigration laws more strictly.
- About 8 million people became naturalized U.S. citizens in the last decade.
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