Terrorist Attacks Fuel GOP Push to Crack Down on Legal Immigration

Terrorist attacks fuel GOP push to crack down on legal immigration

A string of terrorist attacks carried out by naturalized U.S. citizens is prompting a handful of Republicans to push for a sweeping crackdown not just on illegal immigration but on legal immigration and citizenship policies as well. Conservatives have honed in on three recent terrorist attacks, two of which occurred on Thursday, arguing there should be stricter enforcement of deportation laws and an end to several immigration programs, even if i…

GOP lawmakers would strip citizenship from terrorists after attacks tied to naturalized citizens

GOP lawmakers say a string of attacks involving naturalized citizens shows a “horrific pattern," backing a proposal to strip citizenship from immigrants who commit or aid terrorism.

What Happens When A Naturalized Citizen Commits Terror In America?

On Thursday, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh — an ex-National Guard soldier previously convicted of terrorism charges — opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing a decorated service member.Jalloh, originally from Sierra Leone, is the latest naturalized American citizen to commit a violent attack in the United States. There have been at least three attacks carried out by naturalized citizens in the last two weeks, leading many to call for a change to…

Sen Schmitt reups push for expanding denaturalization after recent acts of violence by naturalized citizens – Democratic Accent

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., on Thursday renewed the push for his bill to expand the denaturalization process for people who commit fraud, serious felonies or join terrorist organizations. Schmitt brought up his legislation, the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, after a naturalized citizen originally from Lebanon allegedly rammed his vehicle into a Michigan synagogue and a naturalized citizen originally from Sierra Leone alle…

Senator Moody urges passage of SCAM Act after terrorist attacks by naturalized citizens

Senator Ashley Moody said, “Recent terrorist attacks carried out by naturalized citizens expose dangerous gaps in our system. Terrorists are exploiting our naturalization process to remain in the United States while plotting violence against Americans. Congress must act now to close these loopholes and protect our communities by passing the SCAM Act.” The post Senator Moody urges passage of SCAM Act after terrorist attacks by naturalized citizen…

Schmitt renews push to expand denaturalization after recent attacks by naturalized citizens

Sen. Eric Schmitt on Thursday called for passage of his Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation Act after two separate attacks by naturalized citizens, citing a need to denaturalize people who commit serious crimes or join terrorist groups.