Trump Denaturalization Plan 'Virtually Impossible,' Ex-Official Warns
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.
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