Summary
A new bill proposed by Senator Bernie Moreno aims to end dual citizenship for U.S. citizens. The proposal has raised concerns from Jewish advocacy groups who fear it could lead to accusations of "dual loyalty," a historically harmful stereotype. Critics also question the bill's constitutionality and its potential to strain U.S.-Israel relations.
Key Facts
- The "Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025" is proposed by Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio.
- The bill would prohibit U.S. citizenship for anyone holding citizenship in another country.
- Jewish groups worry that this could revive harmful stereotypes about "dual loyalty."
- Moreno, who renounced his own Colombian citizenship, says U.S. citizenship should be exclusive.
- Critics, including legal experts, question if the bill is constitutional.
- The bill does not specifically target Israel but could affect U.S.-Israel dual citizens.
- The bill requires U.S. citizens with foreign citizenship to choose one nationality.
- Analysts doubt the bill will pass but say it could cause divisions within the Republican Party.
