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Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Scrutiny for Citizenship
8/20/2025
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Story summary
- The Trump administration is increasing scrutiny of immigrants' "good moral character" for citizenship, targeting "anti-American" views.
- New USCIS guidelines may deny applications associated with such views or ties to terrorist groups.
- The subjective nature of these assessments raises concerns about potential discretionary denials.
- This policy aligns with broader efforts to limit legal immigration access.
