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Trump Administration Targets 25 Million for Denaturalization

8/7/2025

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Trump Targets Denaturalization

The Trump administration is set to target nearly 25 million naturalized citizens for denaturalization, particularly those accused of crimes. A memo from Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate details ten enforcement categories, raising concerns about potential mass denaturalization and the chilling effect on free speech for those under scrutiny.

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Historical Context

The 1924 Immigration Act imposed strict quotas, limiting immigration and leading to over 100,000 denaturalization proceedings reported by the ACLU. This historical context resonates today as the Trump administration's targeting of 25 million naturalized citizens raises fears of mass denaturalization, echoing past discriminatory practices against immigrants and their descendants, particularly during periods of heightened nativism.

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Trump Targets Denaturalization

The Trump administration is set to target nearly 25 million naturalized citizens for denaturalization, particularly those accused of crimes. A memo from Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate details ten enforcement categories, raising concerns about potential mass denaturalization and the chilling effect on free speech for those under scrutiny.

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