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May 8, 2026
Trump Administration Expands Denaturalization Efforts Against 12 Foreign-Born Americans
- The DOJ has filed denaturalization cases against 12 foreign-born Americans from various countries, including Bolivia, Nigeria, and Somalia, for crimes qualifying them for denaturalization.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that those who concealed criminal histories during naturalization will face severe legal consequences.
- Denaturalization can lead to deportation and potential jail time if citizenship is revoked due to criminal convictions.
5 Sources
- Trump Administration Targets 12 Immigrants to Revoke CitizenshipMay 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM · NYT
- Trump administration ramps up denaturalization campaign, targeting U.S. citizens accused of crimes, fraud, terrorismMay 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM · CBS News
- Trump DOJ escalates citizenship crackdown on group accused of hiding terror ties, violent crimesMay 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Fox News
- Justice Department moves to strip 12 Americans of their citizenshipMay 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM · The Hill
- Trump administration targets 12 foreign-born Americans for denaturalizationMay 8, 2026 at 9:44 PM · ABC News