President Trump Administration Expands Denaturalization Efforts, Raising Concerns
The Trump administration has significantly increased efforts to denaturalize U.S. citizens, a practice that has historically been rare. Since 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to revoke the citizenship of nearly 90 individuals, with plans to file at least 250 denaturalization cases by October. This initiative is part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy, targeting individuals who allegedly obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. The administration argues that this effort is necessary to maintain the integrity of the naturalization process. Critics, however, express concerns that this could intimidate the country's 26 million naturalized citizens and divert resources from other legal priorities. 
