US EditionDOJ Memo Pushes for Broader Effort to Revoke Naturalized US Citizenship
UNITED STATES, JUN 30 – The DOJ memo directs civil attorneys to focus on denaturalizing naturalized citizens involved in crimes such as terrorism, human trafficking, and fraud, affecting over 25 million naturalized Americans.
- The US Department of Justice's Civil Division issued a memo emphasizing denaturalization for individuals engaged in serious crimes, including war crimes and fraud.
- Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate stated that denaturalization is prioritized for those posing national security threats, including terrorism and espionage.
- The memo outlines ten categories of criminal behavior prioritized for denaturalization, including human trafficking and financial fraud against the US.
- The initiative allows the DOJ to strip citizenship from those who obtained it through misrepresentation, reaffirming the integrity of the naturalization process.
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