😱Trump Vows To Revoke Citizenship Of Naturalized Immigrants Convicted Of Fraud

The broader historical context adds weight to the debate. In the early 20th century, denaturalization was sometimes used against political dissidents under provisions requiring “good moral character” and attachment to constitutional principles.

That era ended after Supreme Court rulings in the 1940s and 1960s curtailed the practice, establishing strict constitutional protections for naturalized citizens.

The Justice Department’s new office is expected to begin reviewing cases immediately. Any denaturalization action must proceed through federal court, where judges will evaluate whether the government has met the constitutional standard.