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politics1 month ago•398 min saved

Mamdani frames July 4 as pro-immigrant contrast to Trump’s vision

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his July 4 address at City Hall, delivered behind George Washington’s desk and flanked by newly naturalized citizens, to argue for an inclusive approach to immigration and to reject Donald Trump’s stance on who belongs in America. He framed the nation’s history as built by immigrants, warned against divisions used to gain power, and urged the country to continue pursuing its founding ideals as it marks the 250th anniversary, ahead of Trump’s Mount Rushmore remarks.

via NBC News|

#birthright-citizenship #immigration #mamdani

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

US widens denaturalization drive targeting naturalized citizens linked to fraud, crime, or terrorism

The Justice Department announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign, filing federal cases against roughly a dozen naturalized Americans accused of fraud, serious crimes, or ties to terrorism, marking a rare, intensified use of a process to revoke citizenship. The targets include individuals from several countries and cases involving false applications, sham marriages, and alleged terrorist links; the effort was previewed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a deterrent against citizenship fraud, though it raises concerns about affecting lawful naturalized citizens as the government pursues those who illegally obtained citizenship.

via CBS News|

#denaturalization #immigration-fraud #justice-department

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

White House widens probe of voting by naturalized citizens, drawing concern from prosecutors

The DHS's Homeland Security Investigations unit is reportedly launching a nationwide review to determine whether naturalized citizens voted or registered before becoming citizens, with officials to report back to the White House; critics warn the expansion could intimidate voters and raise constitutional concerns, while White House and allied officials frame it as enforcing election laws and safeguarding election integrity.

via MS NOW|

#dhs #election-integrity #homeland-security-investigations

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Judge Permits Iowa to Scrutinize Voter Registrations Amid Citizenship Concerns

A federal judge ruled that Iowa officials can challenge the voter registrations of 2,176 individuals suspected of not being U.S. citizens, despite concerns from the ACLU that this could disenfranchise naturalized citizens. The decision comes amid ongoing debates about election integrity, with the judge citing Supreme Court guidance to avoid last-minute changes to election procedures. The ACLU expressed disappointment but noted that the ruling allows county auditors to use discretion and permits challenged voters to prove citizenship and vote regularly.

via Axios|

#aclu #election-integrity #iowa

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Concentration of Foreign-Born Residents in 4 US States and Naturalization Rates Revealed"

A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that more than half of the foreign-born population in the United States resides in just four states, with California, Texas, Florida, and New York leading the way. The report also shows that half of the foreign-born residents are naturalized citizens, with the population growing older and more educated over the past twelve years. Immigration has become a key issue in the 2024 presidential race, with the Biden administration facing challenges in managing the influx of migrants at the Southwest border.

via The Associated Press|

#census-bureau-report #foreign-born-population #immigration

immigration3 years ago•6 min saved

Notable Figures Pedro Pascal and Ajay Banga Honored on Carnegie's 2023 Great Immigrants List

The Carnegie Corporation of New York has announced its 2023 Great Immigrants list, which includes World Bank President Ajay Banga, actor Pedro Pascal, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, and others. The annual list celebrates the contributions of naturalized American citizens from around the world and highlights their impact on strengthening democracy. The honorees come from 33 countries and are leaders in various fields such as business, philanthropy, education, and the arts. The list aims to challenge negative narratives about immigration and emphasize the positive contributions immigrants make to the United States.

via The Associated Press|

#carnegie-corporation-of-new-york #contributions #great-immigrants