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DOJ Targets Former Mayor in Controversial Denaturalization Case

2/20/2026

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The Department of Justice filed a denaturalization case against Philippe Bien-Aime, born in Haiti, former North Miami Mayor, also known as Jean Philippe Janvier, alleging a false identity and fraudulent marriage to gain U.S. citizenship.
The case reflects U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration's intensified efforts to denaturalize immigrants.
Bien-Aime's attorney says the allegations will be addressed through the judicial process.
The case raises concerns about race-based targeting and selective enforcement.

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The Department of Justice filed a denaturalization case against Philippe Bien-Aime, born in Haiti, former North Miami Mayor, also known as Jean Philippe Janvier, alleging a false identity and fraudulent marriage to gain U.S. citizenship.
The case reflects U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration's intensified efforts to denaturalize immigrants.
Bien-Aime's attorney says the allegations will be addressed through the judicial process.
The case raises concerns about race-based targeting and selective enforcement.