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Trump Administration Plans Major Surge in Denaturalization Cases

12/23/2025

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will intensify denaturalization efforts, citing internal guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to field offices to submit 100–200 denaturalization cases monthly for FY 2026.
This plan marks a sharp increase from 120 denaturalization cases filed since 2017.
Activists warn it could harm lawful citizens, while critics say it may instill fear among immigrants and those with minor application errors.

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Story summary

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will intensify denaturalization efforts, citing internal guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to field offices to submit 100–200 denaturalization cases monthly for FY 2026.
This plan marks a sharp increase from 120 denaturalization cases filed since 2017.
Activists warn it could harm lawful citizens, while critics say it may instill fear among immigrants and those with minor application errors.