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Trump's Plan Targets Citizenship Revocation Amid Controversy

2/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is directing a program to revoke citizenship from foreign-born Americans, targeting about 200 cases per month.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun reassessing cases, focusing on those allegedly obtained through fraud.
A Department of Justice memorandum prioritizes denaturalization for individuals deemed a national security risk.
Critics warn the broad approach could unjustly affect citizens, while funding supports the crackdown, increasing federal raids and arrests.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is directing a program to revoke citizenship from foreign-born Americans, targeting about 200 cases per month.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun reassessing cases, focusing on those allegedly obtained through fraud.
A Department of Justice memorandum prioritizes denaturalization for individuals deemed a national security risk.
Critics warn the broad approach could unjustly affect citizens, while funding supports the crackdown, increasing federal raids and arrests.