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U.S. Launches Largest-Ever Citizenship Revocation Drive

The Trump administration has launched what officials describe as the largest effort to strip U.S. citizenship from naturalized Americans accused of fraud or other serious offenses, filing cases against 17 people in courts across the country.

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The move marks a significant expansion of the government's use of denaturalization powers, a legal process that allows authorities to seek the removal of citizenship from foreign-born Americans who are found to have obtained it unlawfully.

Broadening denaturalization efforts

The Justice Department announced the latest cases on Monday, following an earlier round of denaturalization actions unveiled last month. Officials said the new filings represent the largest single effort of their kind by the federal government.

Denaturalization has long been permitted under U.S. law, but it has historically been used sparingly. Government records indicate that between 1990 and 2017, the Justice Department filed an average of 11 denaturalization complaints each year.

To succeed, federal authorities must convince a judge that a naturalized citizen obtained citizenship through fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of important information. The process can take place through civil or criminal proceedings in federal court.

Cases target fraud and serious crimes

According to court filings, the administration argues that the 17 individuals either concealed criminal conduct during the naturalization process or otherwise failed to meet eligibility requirements for citizenship.

Federal officials said some of those targeted were convicted of violent crimes, including sexual offenses involving children. Others were accused or convicted of fraud-related offenses or immigration violations.

Among those named in the latest filings are a Haitian-born man accused of sexually abusing his daughter; a man from the former Yugoslavia convicted of sexually abusing a child under 15; a Mexican-born immigrant convicted of receiving sexually explicit images of minors; a former Catholic priest from Colombia accused of child sexual abuse; and a Filipino-born man who pleaded guilty to a child sex offense.

The cases also include an Indian-born immigrant accused of submitting fraudulent H-1B visa petitions, the daughter of a Colombian drug trafficker accused of money laundering, a Jamaican-born man convicted of wire fraud, and a Cuban-born woman accused of defrauding a tribal casino. Other individuals were accused of using false identities.

Part of wider immigration crackdown

The initiative forms part of the administration's broader immigration agenda. Since returning to office last year, President Donald Trump has pledged a major expansion of immigration enforcement, including deportations.

In 2025, the Justice Department widened the categories of naturalized citizens considered priorities for denaturalization proceedings. Last month's announcement of 12 cases was described at the time as the largest such action in years.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department would continue pursuing cases involving individuals accused of abusing the naturalization system.

"Criminal aliens are lying about their past crimes, including drug dealers, sexual predators, and fraudsters," Blanche said.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said citizenship must be obtained honestly and pledged continued use of legal tools to pursue denaturalization where appropriate.

Legal process remains available

Those facing denaturalization proceedings can challenge the government's claims in court and seek to keep their citizenship.

If a court revokes a person's citizenship, they return to their previous immigration status, which is typically lawful permanent residency. They also lose the protections and benefits associated with U.S. citizenship, including immunity from deportation.

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tomazbodner Ruby Member

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2 hours ago, S Mart said:

Wake up. We’re talking about people lying on their immigration applications and also committing crimes.

If only you people who so despise Americans and the Trump Admin so much probably not even Americans yourselves could look at your selves in a logical manner it would probably be a huge wake up call. Some of your comments are very racist and extremely biased..

Since you have mentioned... she entered US on wrong visa category, worked illegally, had falsified documentation such as her educational records and date of entry to apply for green card. That's what you're talking about, right? People who lie on immigration application (check) and commit crime - is working illegally a crime? If yes, (check).

candide Star Member

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4 hours ago, koolkarl said:

Canada, Australia and many European countries should do same especially regarding terrorists or spreaders of false propaganda.

Other countries have similar laws. If people cheat during the naturalization process by hiding criminal history (that's exactly the case in the OP), nationality may be revoked. 😃

Ex

https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2021/769.html

newnative Diamond Member

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Hope they start with that tramp Melania Trump, who got her green card through the blatant fraud of a 'genius visa'. Stripping/hooking does not qualify as being a genius.

Hanuman2547 Gold Member

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Elon Musk should be a candidate for removal as well. There was a time that he was in the USA illegally after he dropped out of the university he was attending.

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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Okay, horrible crimes. But if the US knows about them, presumably they were arrested, tried, imprisoned. Revocation is double jeopardy, isn't it?

Announcing this is merely a ploy to keep America white and Xian.

Yellowtail Star Member

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1 hour ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Okay, horrible crimes. But if the US knows about them, presumably they were arrested, tried, imprisoned. Revocation is double jeopardy, isn't it?

No

1 hour ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Announcing this is merely a ploy to keep America white and Xian.

Because non-whites are all fraudsters?

emptypockets Platinum Member

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8 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Most countries are signatories to international conventions, such as the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, which prohibits states from stripping an individual of their citizenship if it leaves them stateless. The U.S. denaturalization standard typically reverts a person back to their previous immigration status (such as a lawful permanent resident) rather than rendering them stateless, making the U.S. method unsuitable for countries where revocation would leave an individual without any nationality

Which is why many people toss their passports in the English Cannel.

emptypockets Platinum Member

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2 hours ago, newnative said:

Hope they start with that tramp Melania Trump, who got her green card through the blatant fraud of a 'genius visa'. Stripping/hooking does not qualify as being a genius.

Looks better than in a burka.

riclag Star Member

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7 hours ago, novacova said:

Really? And exactly where did you come across this information?

Quite the wild exaggeration there.

A Black President, Black Judges, Black Senators,Black Congressman,Skin color is represented everywhere in the USA. much to the detriment of the purveyors of identity politics.

The international leftist can't or refuse to accept that Law & Order rules the day.

U.S. immigration law (Immigration and Nationality Act), specifically rules against procuring naturalization through fraud or misrepresentation. It can also tie into criminal statutes like false statements under oath (18 U.S.C. § 1015). Denaturalization revokes citizenship if it was "illegally procured" or obtained by concealment/willful misrepresentation of material facts.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-moves-strip-us-citizenship-17-naturalized-sex-offenders-fraudsters-drug

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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55 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Looks better than in a burka.

She should try that burqa look.

Red Forever Gold Member

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On 6/9/2026 at 9:29 AM, wwest5829 said:

I await charges being brought against models brought to the USa under such schemes as the Visa arranged for by agencies, including those involved with Jeffry Epstein and his associates. Slovenia does come to mind … if I were to be charged I might well raise the question of selective prosecution.

Whoa westy! The nutjobs frothing on here about sexual grooming don’t want to be reminded that the majority of convicted groomers/traffickers aren’t of brown skin or of a certain faith. Those facts kinda ruin their far right narrative.

Red Forever Gold Member

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23 hours ago, emptypockets said:

Which is why many people toss their passports in the English Cannel.

I’ve crossed the English Cannel (sic) many times and never felt the need to toss my passport into the Pas de Calais.

emptypockets Platinum Member

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25 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

I’ve crossed the English Cannel (sic) many times and never felt the need to toss my passport into the Pas de Calais.

I guess you may not be an illegal immigrant. Its a common and deliberate practice for the illegals

wwest5829 Platinum Member

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On 6/9/2026 at 9:33 AM, SiSePuede419 said:

Different rules for some people

("The Epstein Elite Class")

You should know that by now.

To me it's shocking, it's like rich people don't know it's easy for them to get laid with the babysitter or au pair if they play their cards "right" weird huh

Epstein victim says she had dinner at Andrew's palace apartment

Yes, more than aware …

Chomper Higgot Star Member

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On 6/9/2026 at 5:07 AM, HappyExpat57 said:

I can't stand this administration for what they are doing with ICE among other things.

Having said that, if what they claim is true:

"17 individuals either concealed criminal conduct during the naturalization process or otherwise failed to meet eligibility requirements for citizenship."

then I don't see how anyone can have a problem with that.

I believe Trump’s wife might be one of the 17.

CG1 Blue Gold Member

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On 6/9/2026 at 4:05 AM, Front Row said:

This administration wants a white Christian nation. No room for any brown people. America, good luck getting your lawn mowed, your hotel room cleaned, your elders given home health care, your fruits and vegetables picked from the fields.

This is the least of the issues around immigration enforcement, assuming this is not weaponization against political foes.

" America, good luck getting your lawn mowed, your hotel room cleaned, your elders given home health care, your fruits and vegetables picked from the fields."

Is this all you think 'brown people' are good for? Cleaning and veg picking? With DEI friends like you, who needs enemies.

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BLMFem Star Member

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"....naturalized Americans accused of fraud....."

But if you have money and wanna make a solid donation to Trump he'll pardon you, don't worry, because Donald is his name and corruption is his game!thumbsup

howlee101 Gold Member

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On 6/9/2026 at 8:29 AM, koolkarl said:

spreaders of false propaganda.

That would include 99.99% of the MSM.

FinChin67 Silver Member

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A composed caller named Mike told Iain Dale on LBC that Britain “will remain almost ungovernable until we have mass deportations”. The exchange was striking because the caller spoke in measured tones, clearly articulating a view held by millions of people across the country. Yet Iain struggled to process it, repeatedly falling back on “you can’t do that”. Mike highlighted the obvious disconnect: the British public have consistently voted for lower immigration, only for politicians to deliver record levels instead.

“There’s a massive disconnect between the political class and the people of this country,” he said. “We never gave any consent to this and there’s certainly no mandate for the scale of immigration we’ve seen.”
When Iain pushed back, saying you can’t deport people here perfectly legally, the caller was unflinching: Caller: “You mean end indefinite leave to remain?” Iain: “You can do that for future people but you can’t do that for people who have already got it. That would be outrageous.”
Caller: “Yeah you can. Of course you can.” Iain: “From a fairness point of view, you can’t suddenly tell people who’ve got a perfect legal right to be here that we’re changing the rules now…” Caller: “You can, Iain.” Iain: “Well you can do that but is that really the kind of country you want to live in?” Caller: “Yes!” Iain continued to argue that you can’t “take it out on perfectly legal, law-abiding people”, clearly unable to grasp how widespread this frustration has become.

The public didn’t always feel this way. Years of politicians ignoring the public on immigration have shifted attitudes dramatically. As the caller made clear, people never voted for this transformation and the consequences of fixing it now rest with those who created the problem. Well worth a listen. The gap between Westminster and the rest of the country has rarely been clearer.

FinChin67 Silver Member

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On 6/9/2026 at 2:13 PM, Hanuman2547 said:

Elon Musk should be a candidate for removal as well. There was a time that he was in the USA illegally after he dropped out of the university he was attending.

The core of the claim (worked without full authorization briefly after dropping studies) aligns with the WaPo reporting and Musk's own early challenges. However, framing it as straightforward "illegal immigrant" status ignores that he entered legally, fixed it, built major companies legally afterward, and became a citizen. It's a common gotcha in immigration debates, but the full timeline shows a legal path overall with an early hiccup.

Cope harder.

candide Star Member

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1 hour ago, howlee101 said:

That would include 99.99% of the MSM.

Suuure! SM posts are more reliable! 🤣

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