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Trump DOJ Directive Allows Stripping Citizenship for Criminal Offenses
The DOJ expanded denaturalization to broader crimes and removed guaranteed legal counsel for naturalized Americans, increasing prosecutorial power and fairness…
Trump Administration Builds National Citizenship Verification System
The 2025 national citizenship data system helps state and local officials verify voter citizenship by integrating federal databases. Although intended…
Western District of Louisiana Holds Regular Naturalization Ceremonies Including Shreveport
Naturalization ceremonies formalize U.S. citizenship by administering the Oath of Allegiance and issuing certificates. Eligible applicants must be lawful permanent…
DOJ Announces New Priority to Pursue Citizenship Revocation Cases
The DOJ prioritizes denaturalization of naturalized citizens involved in fraud, national security threats, or serious crimes. Legal standards are high,…
Republican Proposes Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship Permanently
Rep. Andy Barr’s 2025 amendment seeks to limit birthright citizenship to children with legal parents. The Supreme Court permits some…
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court’s June 2025 decision limits nationwide injunctions, allowing Trump’s birthright citizenship order enforcement in many states. Although constitutionality…
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions in a 6-3 ruling on June 27, 2025, impacting Trump’s birthright citizenship order enforcement.…
Court Concerns Over State-by-State Patchwork in Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling enables state-level enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship order. The Birthright Citizenship Act seeks to…