Citizenship

Trump's administration is pushing to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants — and one immigration attorney believes they will succeed. Here's what families need to know and do right now.

Under a white tent on a sunny Long Island meadow, 52 people from 24 countries raised their right hands and became US citizens. They had waited years — some more than three decades — for this moment. Their stories show what the naturalization process really looks like from the inside.

This week, the Supreme Court ruled to protect birthright citizenship — the same right that has been debated, challenged, and rewritten since the country was founded. As the US turns 250, historians say the core question has never changed: who gets to belong here? The answer has always depended on race, politics, and power.

Seventeen people who became U.S. citizens may soon lose that citizenship. On June 12, 2026, USCIS and the Department of Justice announced they filed denaturalization lawsuits against all 17 in federal courts across the country. The cases involve some of the most serious crimes imaginable — including child sexual abuse, massive fraud, and drug trafficking.

The Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship — the right of every baby born on US soil to be a US citizen — is still protected by the Constitution. But the very next day, the acting attorney general announced a new crackdown. If you are pregnant and visiting the US, or you know someone who is, this news directly affects you.

Complete guide to US naturalization: eligibility requirements, how to file Form N-400, common mistakes to avoid, and what happens after you take the Oath of Allegiance.

Seventeen people became U.S. citizens — and now the government wants to take that citizenship away. On June 12, 2026, USCIS and the Department of Justice announced they filed court actions to strip naturalization from people convicted of crimes ranging from child sexual abuse to multi-million dollar fraud. The cases reveal a hard truth: lying during the naturalization process can cost you everything, even years later.

Twelve people who became US citizens may soon lose that citizenship. The US government says they lied, hid crimes, or used fake identities to pass the naturalization process. The cases range from terrorism support to war crimes — and they show that citizenship is not always permanent.