The shooting of two Civil Guard members, one of whom died, prompted the President of the United States, Donald Trumpto intensify it Crusade in Against immigration. The Republican president noticed this recently Citizenship can be revoked from some naturalized citizens. These are the details.
he President Trump He said last Sunday, November 30, while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, that without a doubt, It will result in some American citizens being stripped of their citizenship If I had the power.
“He has Criminals who entered our country and naturalizedTrump explained to Luigia Jiang: “Maybe through Biden, or through someone who didn’t know what he was doing.” CBS News.
The president added:If only I had the ability to do thatI’m not sure I could, but if I had to, It will spoil, without a doubt“We already have enough problems. “We don’t want these people.”
The President’s message confirms that any Attempt to withdraw citizenship will apply Only for those naturalized persons who have been convicted of crimesHe explains that such measures will depend on the limits of presidential power Newsweek.
According to the aforementioned media, Officials have not yet provided details Specific about What cases can be sued? Nor how the administration will determine eligibility.
Amelia Wilsoncommented Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic To Newsweek Which The president alone does not have the authority to revoke citizenship. the Denaturation It can only be done by A Court orderThe affected person must have the full right to follow due process.
In this sense uscis policy guide “Unlike most other immigration procedures that the agency manages at the administrative level,” he notes, Naturalization can only be revoked in federal court“.
Under current US law, general grounds for cancellation naturalization We are:
However, Criminal convictions after naturalizationin and of themselves, generally do not constitute a legal basis revocationWilson said. “The government has a high burden of proof Prove that denaturation is justifiedHe added.
According to what was reported by the media. Expanding the scope of deprivation of citizenship to include criminal activity After getting Citizenship “It would and likely will be a significant departure from current practice He will face legal challenges In the federal courts.”