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New Bill Targets Citizenship Revocation for Terrorism Support

3/15/2026

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Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) announced legislation to denaturalize and deport naturalized citizens who support or commit terrorism.
The move follows attacks by naturalized citizens, including a shooting at Old Dominion University and an attempted Michigan synagogue attack.
Rep. Tom Emmer and Republicans back stricter immigration policies, arguing terrorism should cost citizenship.
The SCAM Act would expand authority to revoke citizenship for terrorism, fraud, or felonies within ten years of naturalization.

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Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) announced legislation to denaturalize and deport naturalized citizens who support or commit terrorism.
The move follows attacks by naturalized citizens, including a shooting at Old Dominion University and an attempted Michigan synagogue attack.
Rep. Tom Emmer and Republicans back stricter immigration policies, arguing terrorism should cost citizenship.
The SCAM Act would expand authority to revoke citizenship for terrorism, fraud, or felonies within ten years of naturalization.