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politics3 days ago•50 min saved

DOJ Files 40 Denaturalization Suits in Largest Citizenship Revocation Push

The US Justice Department has initiated denaturalization proceedings against 40 foreign-born citizens, marking the largest coordinated effort in modern history. The actions, filed between August and October 2026, target individuals accused of fraud, espionage, and serious crimes. This move follows a 2025 directive to expand citizenship revocation and represents a significant escalation in the administration's immigration enforcement strategy.

via Yahoo|

#citizenship #immigration #justice-department

politics3 days ago

DOJ Files Record 40 Denaturalization Suits Against Naturalized Citizens

The US Justice Department has filed denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized citizens, the largest single-period batch in modern history. The cases, filed between August and October 2026, allege that these individuals concealed material facts or committed serious crimes, including espionage and sexual offenses, during their naturalization processes. Officials describe the move as a necessary measure to protect national security and integrity, while critics and legal experts note the historical rarity of such actions and the high legal bar required to strip citizenship.

via USA Today|

#citizenship #immigration #justice-department

politics3 days ago

DOJ Files Record 40 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Citizens

The US Justice Department has filed denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized citizens, the largest single-period batch in the current administration. The cases, filed between August and October 2026, allege that these individuals concealed material facts or committed serious crimes, including espionage and sexual offenses, during their naturalization processes. Officials describe the move as a necessary measure to protect national security and integrity, while critics and legal experts note the historical rarity of such actions and the high legal bar required to strip citizenship.

via The Guardian|

#citizenship #immigration #justice-department

politics3 days ago•0 min saved

DOJ files 40 denaturalization cases in record push under Trump

The US Justice Department has filed 40 new petitions to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans, marking the largest single batch of denaturalization actions in modern history. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the cases target individuals who concealed 'material facts' or committed serious crimes, including espionage and fraud, during their naturalization processes. The actions, filed between August and October 2026, involve citizens from countries including Mexico, China, and Pakistan. While the DOJ frames this as a national security measure, critics argue the expansion of denaturalization risks statelessness and serves as a political tool against perceived enemies, a shift from the historically rare use of such laws.

via Al Jazeera|

#citizenship #denaturalization #immigration

politics13 days ago•12 min saved

Israel’s Threat to Strip Filmmakers’ Citizenship Over Gaza Doc Exposes Fragile National Identity

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to revoke the citizenship of directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor for their documentary 'NAZA,' which details alleged Israeli military targeting of civilians in Gaza. The film, which premiered at Venice and is set for a North American release, has triggered a domestic backlash involving legal threats, protests, and accusations of treason, highlighting the fragility of Israeli citizenship for dissenters.

via The Intercept|

#citizenship #documentary #gaza

entertainment21 days ago•4 min saved

Maye Musk Defends Sydney Sweeney’s Provocative Ad, Reflects on Citizenship Journey

Maye Musk defended Sydney Sweeney’s provocative nude sports ad, saying women can look sexy and have fun while praising the actress, and she also criticized taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal migrants. Musk recalled her own 12-year journey to U.S. citizenship, crying at the ceremony, and wrapped up with a light note about hugs being the best gift for her 18 grandkids.

via Fox News|

#citizenship #entertainment #immigration

world22 days ago•6 min saved

IDF weighs legal steps against NAZA filmmakers as citizenship revocation scrutiny grows

Israel’s army chief ordered a review of possible legal action over the NAZA Gaza documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, as Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the film and Culture Minister Miki Zohar urged examining whether the filmmakers’ conduct could justify revoking their Israeli citizenship; the IDF dismissed the film’s claims as distortions and said it will respond after a full screening, while government bodies coordinated a rebuttal.

via jta.org|

#citizenship #gaza #israel

culture25 days ago•5 min saved

Israeli culture minister vows to strip filmmakers' citizenship after Venice prize for Gaza doc NAZA

Israel’s culture minister Miki Zohar said he would revoke the citizenship of NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Venice-winning Gaza documentary NAZA, calling the film vile and a betrayal of the state. The 80-minute film, shot secretly in Tel Aviv and featuring interviews with Israeli military personnel, portrays Israel’s actions in Gaza as mass killings of civilians and has drawn both praise (standing ovations at Venice, supportive editorials) and condemnation. NAZA won Venice’s Special Jury Prize and is set to screen at San Sebastián and the New York Film Festival, with release dates still to be announced by distributor MK2 Films.

via Euronews.com|

#citizenship #culture #gaza

world25 days ago•1 min saved

Israeli Culture Minister Pledges Citizenship Revocation Over Gaza Documentary

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza-focused documentary NAZA won Venice Film Festival's Special Jury Prize, calling the film vile and accusing them of treason; the film alleges Israel’s use of AI-powered systems to monitor Palestinians and guide targeted killings in Gaza, drawing international attention and prompting calls for Western sanctions against Israel.

via Al Jazeera|

#citizenship #documentary #film

politics26 days ago•127 min saved

Alaska Drops Voter Misconduct Charges for American Samoa Residents, Emphasizing Intent

Alaska prosecutors dropped the voter-misconduct charges against residents from American Samoa after a court clarified that Alaska law requires proof of consciousness of wrongdoing, not just a false citizenship statement. The case centered on a woman who claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration forms after being elected to a regional school board in 2023; prosecutors argued she knowingly claimed citizenship, but the court’s ruling indicates intent must be proven for convictions, leading to dismissal.

via AP News|

#alaska #american-samoa #citizenship

world26 days ago•5 min saved

Spain’s Sahrawi citizenship route tests Morocco relations

Spain’s Congress approved a bill creating a special route to Spanish citizenship for Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 1977, with first‑degree descendants included and a two‑year residence requirement instead of the usual 10. The measure does not change territorial status or recognize an independent Sahrawi state, but it could widen Spain’s ties to Sahrawi communities and EU citizens with links to Western Sahara, potentially complicating Madrid–Rabat relations. Its timing follows Spain’s 2022 shift toward supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan and fuels domestic debate over Spain’s colonial past and sensitivities around Ceuta and Melilla.

via Al Jazeera|

#citizenship #morocco #sahrawi

politics26 days ago•2 min saved

Alaska Drops Felony Voter-Registration Charges After Court Says Intent Is Key

Alaska prosecutors are dropping felony voter-misconduct charges against 11 Whittier residents after an appeals court ruled prosecutors must prove conscious wrongdoing; the decision followed findings of flawed police questioning and grand-jury proceedings in the Tupe Smith case, and notes that American Samoa residents are US nationals, not automatic citizens, a factor in how the forms were filled out.

via The Guardian|

#alaska #american-samoa #appeals-court

politics29 days ago•3 min saved

Admin Proposes Counting Only Citizens, Excluding Some Immigrants in the Census

The Commerce Department proposed counting only citizens and permanent residents in the decennial census, excluding certain noncitizens, and trimming race/ethnicity questions, arguing fewer questions would boost participation and fairer representation; it would cross-check citizenship with federal records. Critics warn the changes could chill participation, distort representation and billions in federal funding, and depart from long-standing 1790 precedent.

via Al Jazeera|

#census #citizenship #elections

courts-and-law1 month ago•51 min saved

DHS seeks Supreme Court go-ahead to use Social Security data for voter eligibility checks

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow access to a broad government database that includes Social Security data to verify that would-be voters are U.S. citizens; a federal judge blocked the move on privacy grounds, and the Court is weighing this in the context of multiple voting cases ahead of the midterms.

via The Washington Post|

#citizenship #courts-and-law #elections-2026

immigration1 month ago•9 min saved

US-born man detained and deported for months before returning home

A Denver-born man, Morales García, was detained after a Texas traffic stop, deported to Mexico for nearly five months despite repeatedly asserting U.S. citizenship, and only allowed back home after a federal lawsuit and newly reviewed records. The case highlights a broader pattern of U.S. citizens being swept into immigration enforcement, with GAO findings showing inconsistent data and safeguards, and advocates calling for accountability as enforcement expands.

via USA Today|

#citizenship #deportation #gao