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Senator Pushes SCAM Act to Denaturalize Violent Offenders

3/14/2026

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Violent incidents involving naturalized citizens, including a shooting at Old Dominion University and a Michigan synagogue vehicle attack, prompted Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) to advocate for the SCAM Act.
The SCAM Act would expand the denaturalization process for individuals who commit serious crimes or join terrorist organizations.
Schmitt argues that violators should be denaturalized to protect the integrity of American citizenship.

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Story summary

Violent incidents involving naturalized citizens, including a shooting at Old Dominion University and a Michigan synagogue vehicle attack, prompted Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) to advocate for the SCAM Act.
The SCAM Act would expand the denaturalization process for individuals who commit serious crimes or join terrorist organizations.
Schmitt argues that violators should be denaturalized to protect the integrity of American citizenship.