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January 1, 2026
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Trump gov't audits cases of Somali US citizens for potential denaturalization

Trump gov't audits cases of Somali US citizens for potential denaturalization

"Under U.S. law, if an individual procures citizenship on a fraudulent basis, that is grounds for denaturalization," Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that wa.....

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The Trump administration announced it is auditing immigration cases of U.S. citizens of Somali origin for potential denaturalization due to alleged fraud. This move is part of the administration's broader hardline immigration policies.

  • Approximately 11 denaturalization cases were pursued annually between 1990 and 2017.
  • Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that citizenship procured fraudulently is grounds for denaturalization.
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services froze child care payments to Minnesota, requiring justification and evidence for future nationwide payments.

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