Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in Department of Justice history.
The Department of Justice is moving to revoke the citizenship of more than two dozen individuals who allegedly committed crimes ranging from attempted murder to child sexual abuse and identity fraud. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that U.S. citizenship is a high privilege that must be obtained lawfully and honestly. The administration announced the filings for these 25 individuals, who are natives of 17 different countries, represent the record-breaking surge in denaturalization efforts. These cases involve allegations of fraud, concealment, and other unlawful conduct that should have disqualified the individuals from keeping their citizenship. The administration announced that these filings bring the total number of denaturalization cases since President Trump assumed office on January 20, 2025, to 123. This initiative highlights the administration's commitment to protecting the integrity of the naturalization process and the safety of the American people.