Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Over 700 Individuals Become U.S. Citizens at Naturalization Ceremony
Naturalization ceremonies welcomed 818,500 new U.S. citizens in 2024. Eligibility requires residency, tests, and good moral character. Major cities host large ceremonies. Citizenship offers voting rights, passports, and legal protections.…
Washington AG Vows to Fight for Birthright Citizenship After SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions, affecting challenges to President Trump’s order targeting birthright citizenship. Washington AG Nick…
Birthright Citizenship in Alaska and Hawaii Remains Protected Amid Legal Challenges
Birthright citizenship is protected by the Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court as of July 2025. H.R.569…
How Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Could Affect All 50 States by July 27
Executive Order 14156 limits birthright citizenship to children with a citizen or legal resident parent. A Supreme Court…
Maryland Group Files Suit to Block Birthright Citizenship Order Enforcement
The 2025 executive order aims to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to noncitizen parents.…
Massachusetts AG Confirms Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Won’t Take Effect
Massachusetts blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order as of July 1, 2025, protecting all children born in the…
Asa Hutchinson Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court’s June 2025 decision limited federal courts’ power to halt nationwide policies, affecting Trump’s birthright citizenship…
Feds Integrate Social Security Data for Voter Citizenship Verification
The 2025 SAVE program update incorporates Social Security data for accurate voter citizenship checks. Bulk uploads and waived…
Judge Orders Administration to Formalize Birthright Citizenship Plans
A 2025 federal judge’s order requires the government to clarify birthright citizenship plans amidst Executive Order No. 14160…
2025 DOJ Prioritizes Citizenship Revocation for Serious Criminal Offenses
The DOJ’s 2025 policy heightens denaturalization risks for naturalized citizens with specific crimes or affiliations. Civil proceedings limit…