DOJ Files Largest Denaturalization Action Under Trump to Date
The Department of Justice has moved to revoke U.S. citizenship from a larger number of people at one time than any other single revocation during the Trump administration.
TL;DR
- The DOJ has filed denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized U.S. citizens.
- This is the largest denaturalization effort in modern history.
- Accusations include espionage, sexual offenses against minors, acting as foreign agents, voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy.
- Citizenship can be revoked if illegally procured or obtained by concealment or misrepresentation.
- The Trump administration established an office in 2018 to review and initiate denaturalization proceedings.