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Dozens Denied U.S. Citizenship at Controversial Ceremony

12/10/2025

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Dozens of prospective U.S. citizens were turned away at a December 9, 2025 Indianapolis ceremony, with 38 of 100 applicants denied.
The directive halted citizenship applications for individuals from several countries deemed "high risk" by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell condemned the dismissals, saying the applicants had worked hard.
Immigration attorney Rachel VanTyle urged affected applicants to seek legal guidance.

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Story summary

Dozens of prospective U.S. citizens were turned away at a December 9, 2025 Indianapolis ceremony, with 38 of 100 applicants denied.
The directive halted citizenship applications for individuals from several countries deemed "high risk" by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell condemned the dismissals, saying the applicants had worked hard.
Immigration attorney Rachel VanTyle urged affected applicants to seek legal guidance.