Trump Admin Prioritizing Denaturalization for Criminals: What to Know

Trump Admin Prioritizing Denaturalization for Criminals: What to Know
President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 10, 2026. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Under President Donald Trump, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made denaturalization—the process of revoking U.S. citizenship—of criminal immigrants a priority, and has already brought more than 20 cases on the issue.

Denaturalization cases generally target individuals accused of fraud in the naturalization process or serious criminal conduct that could invalidate citizenship.