DOJ Files More Cases Than Biden Administration
The Trump administration has significantly increased efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of certain crimes, according to the Department of Justice.
Since President Donald Trump began his second term, the DOJ has filed 52 civil denaturalization complaints, more than double the 24 filed during the four years of the Biden administration.
17 New Cases Announced
On Monday, the DOJ announced it is seeking to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized individuals convicted of offenses including drug trafficking, fraud, and sex crimes.
Federal officials said denaturalization cases target individuals who allegedly obtained citizenship through fraud or by failing to disclose criminal conduct during the naturalization process.
Administration Defends Policy
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said citizenship is a privilege that can be revoked when applicants deceive the government. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin echoed that stance, pledging continued enforcement against individuals accused of abusing the immigration system.
To revoke citizenship, the government must prove in federal court that a person obtained naturalization through fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.
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