Trump Considers Quick Actions on Citizenship

Many Americans are now concerned about the possibility of losing their US citizenship as Trump looks to implement new measures.

For some time, Trump has been considering the revocation of citizenship for certain individuals. It seems he’s now moving forward with concrete steps to make this a reality.

Naturalization is a well-known process in the US, where individuals can become citizens if they are at least 18, can read and write basic English, and show good moral character. However, even with its long history, Trump seems eager to modify it.

Trump May Target Naturalized Citizens

In a statement last month, Trump claimed he was serious about denaturalizing some Americans.

He noted, “We have criminals among our naturalized citizens, maybe those who came in during Biden’s time or through other lapses.” He added, “If I can do it — I will denaturalize.”

Recent reports indicate Trump is actively working on this proposal, scrutinizing the criteria for removing citizenship.

In an interview with The New York Times, Trump highlighted his concerns with specific communities, mentioning Somalia.

However, he refrained from specifying other groups that might be under review.

“If they deserve it, yes, I would,” he stated firmly.

Backlash from Rights Organizations

Many organizations are voicing strong opposition to Trump’s proposals.

The ACLU expressed grave concerns, calling these actions “systemic and chilling.”

They emphasized, “These steps create fear among US citizens who worry that past errors during their citizenship process could now be used against them to revoke their status.”

The ACLU pointed out that Trump’s initiatives could deter lawful permanent residents from fully participating in American civic life, transforming a proud phase of integration into one marred by anxiety.

The road to denaturalization is not simple. It requires judicial orders, usually following civil or criminal proceedings for naturalization fraud, making such occurrences rare.

According to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, from 1990 until 2017, only about 11 denaturalization cases were initiated annually.