DOJ Files to Revoke Citizenship of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud

Former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime allegedly used two identities and made false statements to authorities during his bid for U.S. citizenship.

The U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on Jan. 6, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The Trump administration said Feb. 20 it has filed court papers to strip a former elected official in Florida of U.S. citizenship for allegedly committing fraud during the naturalization process.

The civil legal process against former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime was initiated months after the federal government made a policy announcement.