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Aug 3, 2026 Department of Justice announced record 25 denaturalization complaints against naturalized citizens Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
A significant expansion of denaturalization enforcement raises questions about equal application of law and the scope of citizenship revocation.
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- Department of Justice announces record 25 denaturalization complaints filed against naturalized citizens — The Department of Justice announced the filing of 25 civil denaturalization complaints in federal district courts between July 20 and August 3, 2026, against naturalized U.S. citizens accused of serious crimes including attempted murder, sexual abuse of children, spousal assault, fraud, and identity theft. The department characterized this as the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in its history. Since January 20, 2025, DOJ has filed 123 denaturalization complaints total. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the cases allege citizenship was secured through fraud, concealment, or unlawful conduct. The complaints seek revocation of citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Week 81 – 2026-08-01–2026-08-07
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