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Italian Lawyers Challenge Citizenship Law Impacting Millions

4/14/2026

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On April 14, 2026, Italian lawyers Marco Mellone and Graziella Cerulli appeared at the Court of Cassation to challenge a citizenship law.
The law, enacted by Giorgia Meloni’s government, limits citizenship claims to descendants removed by more than two generations.
Mellone argues the measure should apply only to post-enactment births, potentially benefiting millions in the U.S. and Latin America, with a ruling expected soon.

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On April 14, 2026, Italian lawyers Marco Mellone and Graziella Cerulli appeared at the Court of Cassation to challenge a citizenship law.
The law, enacted by Giorgia Meloni’s government, limits citizenship claims to descendants removed by more than two generations.
Mellone argues the measure should apply only to post-enactment births, potentially benefiting millions in the U.S. and Latin America, with a ruling expected soon.