Summary
President Trump's administration plans to increase denaturalization cases, which means taking away citizenship from people who became U.S. citizens after immigrating. The plan aims for 100-200 cases per month but is seen as very difficult to achieve due to legal and resource challenges. Experts say the process is complex and could strain government resources.
Key Facts
- Denaturalization targets those who became U.S. citizens after immigrating, not those born in the country.
- The plan expects USCIS to provide 100-200 denaturalization cases monthly for review.
- Only about 120 denaturalization cases were filed between 2017 and 2025.
- Denaturalization requires a federal court ruling, not just administrative action.
- The law allows denaturalization for fraud during naturalization or certain crimes.
- Each case needs a trial, making the process resource-intensive.
- Experts warn that the plan could put a strain on USCIS and lead to potential legal issues.
- There are approximately 26 million naturalized citizens in the U.S.
