Trump officials seek to revoke US citizenship from record number of people
The United States Department of Justice has filed 40 new cases seeking to strip naturalised Americans of their citizenship over alleged crimes they have committed. In a statement on Monday, federal prosecutors said they were targeting individuals accused of “serious offenses”, including money laundering, child sexual abuse, visa fraud and tax evasion. The statement described […]
The United States Department of Justice has initiated 40 new denaturalisation cases targeting naturalised Americans accused of serious offenses, marking the largest volume of such petitions in recent history under President Donald Trump. These individuals, from countries like Mexico, Pakistan, China, and Sierra Leone, are accused of concealing criminal activities while applying for US citizenship.
Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the denaturalisation process will continue to be employed to maintain national security and protect American citizens. The move has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who argue that it could lead to statelessness for some individuals, while also accusing the administration of targeting political opponents or enemies.
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