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Trump DOJ seeks to revoke citizenship of 24 in record-breaking surge
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 25 individuals accused of crimes such as attempted murder, child sexual abuse, and identity fraud, marking the largest denaturalization effort in U.S. history.
- The individuals, naturalized citizens from 17 countries, allegedly obtained citizenship through fraud, concealment of violent crimes, or other unlawful conduct.
- Since January 20, 2025, the DOJ has filed 88 denaturalization cases as part of an intensified effort to protect the integrity of the naturalization process.
- The cases include a range of offenses, including domestic violence, marriage fraud, passport fraud, and practicing medicine without a license.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate emphasized the government's commitment to swiftly denaturalize those who deceive the federal government and abuse citizenship privileges.
