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100 New U.S. Citizens Sworn In Amid Policy Changes

4/18/2026

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  • On April 17, 2026, about 100 individuals were sworn in as U.S. citizens at the U.S. District Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Naresh Jaboo from Guyana and Franco Ortiz, a DACA recipient from Mexico, highlighted citizenship's travel and security benefits.
  • The drop in naturalization appointments followed cancellations tied to U.S. President Donald Trump's policies tightening the citizenship process.