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Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall
elections1 hour ago

Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall

Michigan's Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship verification for voters on the November ballot after a signature review fell short by 3 signatures in a 1,000-sample; supporters vow to pursue court action, while critics note issues like duplicates and late affidavits. The measure would also tighten photo ID rules and create a state-funded hardship program for IDs.

via The Detroit News|
#ballot#citizenship#constitutional-amendment
Deportation of Army Sgt.'s Wife Highlights Immigration Crackdown on Military Families
politics13 hours ago

Deportation of Army Sgt.'s Wife Highlights Immigration Crackdown on Military Families

Cristy Villafranca Trejo, wife of Army Sgt. Hedar Turcios Juarez, was deported to Honduras after ICE detained her outside a Walmart during a July operation, illustrating how Trump-era immigration enforcement is reaching active-duty military families. Turcios, who became a U.S. citizen in 2024, had been pursuing his wife’s naturalization; he says she posed no threat and the family is fighting to stay together. DHS confirmed the removal, while advocates note more than 50 military families have been affected and call for policy changes as lawmakers investigate coordination between the Pentagon and DHS.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#citizenship#deportation#ice
Trump tests limits of court rulings with policy pushes
courts-and-law14 days ago

Trump tests limits of court rulings with policy pushes

President Donald Trump is seeking ways to preserve major policies after adverse Supreme Court rulings on tariffs, birthright citizenship and the Fed, through new tariffs, renewed efforts to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, and executive orders to limit birthright citizenship. Experts say these moves push the court’s rulings without signaling outright defiance, aiming to keep his priorities alive while the court’s authority remains in play.

via The Washington Post|
#citizenship#courts-and-law#executive-orders
DOJ launches record denaturalization surge targeting 25 naturalized citizens
politics21 days ago

DOJ launches record denaturalization surge targeting 25 naturalized citizens

The Justice Department filed denaturalization complaints against 25 naturalized U.S. citizens from 17 countries in what it calls the largest coordinated effort in its history, alleging crimes including attempted murder, child sexual abuse, fraud and other disqualifying conduct; officials say the push will continue to protect the integrity of the naturalization process and public safety.

via Fox News|
#citizenship#denaturalization#fraud
Trump expands denaturalization drive to strip citizenship
immigration1 month ago

Trump expands denaturalization drive to strip citizenship

The Trump administration is expanding denaturalization, aiming to file at least 250 denaturalization cases in federal court by October after nearly 90 filed in 2025; the DOJ frames it as safeguarding the integrity of naturalization, while critics warn it diverts resources and could target naturalized citizens, with cases increasingly handled by U.S. attorneys' offices rather than the civil division.

via USA Today|
#citizenship#denaturalization#immigration
EU Sets Two-Year Deadline for Caribbean Citizenship-by-Investment Programs or Face Visa Restrictions
world1 month ago

EU Sets Two-Year Deadline for Caribbean Citizenship-by-Investment Programs or Face Visa Restrictions

The European Union is giving Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia two years to end their citizenship-by-investment programs or risk losing visa-free travel to the Schengen area (29 countries). These programs are economically important for the Caribbean nations, offering passports with visa-free access to roughly 140 countries, with investment costs starting around $200,000. The leaders plan to discuss the issue with EU officials to determine next steps.

via The Washington Post|
#caribbean#citizenship#european-union
Greg Abel Becomes a U.S. Citizen at Iowa Cubs Ceremony
business1 month ago

Greg Abel Becomes a U.S. Citizen at Iowa Cubs Ceremony

Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen during the Iowa Cubs’ naturalization ceremony in Des Moines and even tossed the ceremonial first pitch. The event, the 18th annual ceremony at the ballpark, saw 533 new citizens sworn in that day. Abel—born in Edmonton, Canada—remains a high-profile Berkshire leader with the company valued at over $1 trillion, while Buffett has hinted Abel’s citizenship would come “very soon.”

via CNBC|
#berkshire-hathaway#business#citizenship
Court blocks Trump’s plan to demand proof of citizenship for voter registration
politics2 months ago

Court blocks Trump’s plan to demand proof of citizenship for voter registration

A federal judge permanently barred most of President Trump’s executive order on elections, including the provision to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, ruling that the administration overstepped constitutional authority and violated the separation of powers; the ruling converts a prior injunction into a permanent ban, leaving states to regulate elections without the proposed changes.

via New York Post|
#citizenship#elections#judiciary
DOJ to Speed Up Denaturalization, Targeting Naturalized Citizens
politics2 months ago

DOJ to Speed Up Denaturalization, Targeting Naturalized Citizens

The Trump administration plans to file at least 250 denaturalization cases by October, accelerating efforts to revoke citizenship from naturalized Americans. The Justice Department has already filed 29 cases in under two months, with civil litigators pulled from other divisions to handle the workload. The cases focus on fraud or crimes committed during the naturalization process, and, if successful, denote a return to the individual's prior status (often permanent resident) or potential deportation. Denaturalization is a federal civil process and does not affect birthright citizens. The push aligns with a broader immigration agenda and follows a June memo prioritizing such cases, though the process is lengthy and resource-intensive.

via CNN|
#citizenship#denaturalization#doj
NDP demands transparency after suspension of 'lost Canadians' citizenship certificates
politics2 months ago

NDP demands transparency after suspension of 'lost Canadians' citizenship certificates

NDPer Jenny Kwan is demanding explanations from Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab after IRCC abruptly suspended citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3, the 'lost Canadians' law, for an unknown number of people worldwide; the department has not disclosed how many are affected or what triggered the review, which will assess, on an individual basis, whether each certificate was properly issued and may be returned if valid. Diab has stressed that Canadian ancestry does not guarantee citizenship, and some affected individuals are considering legal action; more than 4,000 people have received proof of citizenship by descent since the law was enacted.

via CBC|
#canada#citizenship#government