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Lawmakers Push Bill to Denaturalize Terrorism Suspects

3/14/2026

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Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation to denaturalize and deport naturalized citizens involved in terrorism, following attacks by naturalized individuals, including an attempted vehicle attack in Michigan and a shooting at Old Dominion University.
Rep. Brandon Gill and Rep. Randy Fine backed Moore's bill, stressing action.
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) promotes the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, broadening denaturalization grounds and simplifying enforcement for terrorism or serious crimes.

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Story summary

Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation to denaturalize and deport naturalized citizens involved in terrorism, following attacks by naturalized individuals, including an attempted vehicle attack in Michigan and a shooting at Old Dominion University.
Rep. Brandon Gill and Rep. Randy Fine backed Moore's bill, stressing action.
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) promotes the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, broadening denaturalization grounds and simplifying enforcement for terrorism or serious crimes.