Denaturalization Cases Surge as Record Numbers Face Losing US Citizenship
Summary
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has sharply increased efforts to revoke citizenship from naturalized Americans through denaturalization lawsuits. In the first seven months of 2026, courts have seen more than 100 such cases, a large rise compared to past years.Key Facts
- At least 105 denaturalization lawsuits were filed in federal courts from January to July 2026.
- Fifty of those cases were filed in July alone, showing a spike in activity.
- Between 2008 and 2025, about 125 denaturalization lawsuits were filed total, according to Syracuse University data.
- Denaturalization is the legal process where citizenship is taken away if a person is found to have obtained it by lying, hiding facts, or fraud.
- The Justice Department and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are leading this effort, with new policies and increased resources.
- USCIS says it has zero tolerance for fraud in naturalization and works closely with the Justice Department on denaturalization.
- Denaturalization lawsuits have been filed in at least 37 states plus Washington D.C., with Florida, Texas, and Maryland seeing the most cases in 2026.
- Court judges decide if the government proves its case before citizenship can be revoked; individuals can defend themselves with lawyers.
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