U.S. planning aggressive expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall

TL;DR

The Trump administration plans to file at least 250 denaturalization cases in fiscal year 2026.
This represents a significant escalation in the use of denaturalization powers, rarely used by past administrations.
Between 1990 and 2017, an average of only 11 denaturalization cases were filed annually.
Federal law allows denaturalization for obtaining citizenship illegally or through fraud, such as lying on applications.
The administration has broadened the types of cases prioritized for denaturalization.
Individuals targeted can contest allegations, but if the government wins, they lose citizenship benefits and face deportation.

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