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U.S. Targets Naturalized Citizens Amid Security Concerns

7/5/2025

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Justice Department Crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up denaturalization efforts against naturalized citizens, driven by claims of national security risks and criminal behavior. This controversial directive from Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate has sparked fears of due process violations and potential political exploitation, leaving immigrant communities anxious about their status and future.

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Sellers Critiques Denaturalization

Bakari Sellers slammed the Trump administration for targeting naturalized citizens with denaturalization efforts, questioning why the Trump family's citizenship remains unexamined. He called for a deeper conversation about citizenship, highlighting a Justice Department memo that prioritizes cases tied to national security threats, such as terrorism and serious crimes.

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Justice Department Crackdown

The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up denaturalization efforts against naturalized citizens, driven by claims of national security risks and criminal behavior. This controversial directive from Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate has sparked fears of due process violations and potential political exploitation, leaving immigrant communities anxious about their status and future.

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