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Bangladesh maintains online applications for dual citizenship certificate

Bangladesh’s online system for dual citizenship certificate applications is active, not awaiting a new launch. Eligible applicants can submit required…

ICE Detains U.S. Citizen in Duluth Roofing Raid

A U.S. citizen and a legal worker were briefly detained by ICE during a Duluth Heights operation, raising concerns about…

Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta drops naturalization ceremony over budget cuts

Federal budget cuts have canceled the Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta’s naturalization ceremony, echoing a nationwide trend. The 2025 event…

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim rejects SAVE Act requirement for citizenship proof

The SAVE Act mandates documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration or updates in federal elections. Senator Andy Kim…

European Court of Justice rules Malta golden passport program illegal

On April 29, 2025, the European Court of Justice declared Malta’s golden passport program illegal. This landmark decision ends citizenship-by-investment…

Trump Administration faces lawsuit over citizenship assistance cuts

MIRA and multiple organizations are challenging the Trump Administration for stopping congressionally-allocated citizenship assistance grants. The lawsuit, focused on Massachusetts…

Shaqiong Fung becomes U.S. citizen at 97 despite dementia

Shaqiong Fung achieved U.S. citizenship at almost 100, overcoming dementia and age barriers. Her family’s dedicated support and legal accommodations…

EU Court of Justice declares Malta golden passport program illegal

The EU Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s golden passport scheme illegal, requiring its immediate closure. The decision mandates genuine…