The Department of Justice (DOJ) is making denaturalization a top priority, directing its attorneys to aggressively pursue cases against naturalized citizens who commit crimes. This initiative will focus on individuals who may have committed fraud or other violations, expanding the criteria for which crimes could result in a loss of citizenship. Immigration experts express serious concerns about the constitutionality of the effort, especially regarding its potential impact on naturalized citizens and their families. The government has indicated that it plans to pursue these cases through civil litigation, raising due process questions and fears of creating a second class of citizens.
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The U.S. Department of Justice sued the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass, and City Council members, claiming the city’s sanctuary city law is illegal and hindering federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed by the Trump administration, argues that L.A.’s refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities has resulted in “lawlessness,” with the federal government even deploying the National Guard. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi asserts the city’s policies are the cause of recent violence, while Mayor Bass counters that federal agents are the ones creating chaos. The city’s ordinance, which restricts city employees from aiding in immigration enforcement, is seen by the federal government as intentionally discriminating against federal authorities, leading to the legal challenge.
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A recent Justice Department memo outlines the Trump administration’s prioritization of denaturalization for naturalized citizens who commit certain crimes or procured citizenship through fraudulent means. The memo targets the estimated 25 million naturalized U.S. citizens, identifying ten priority categories for denaturalization, including those involved in war crimes, serious human rights abuses, and criminal activities. Legal experts express concerns over the civil proceedings that lack the same legal protections as criminal cases. This policy shift coincides with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division’s involvement in ending DEI programs and other initiatives, while the division itself faces significant attrition of attorneys.
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A flurry of 911 calls from the ICE detention site near San Antonio is painting a disturbing picture, and the subject matter of these calls is alarming. These calls, originating from within the walls of the facility, speak volumes about the conditions endured by those detained. Reports suggest that calls from staff, detainees, and visiting family members have all highlighted a range of serious issues.
The conditions described inside, from reports of suicide attempts and allegations of sexual abuse to the health issues faced by pregnant inmates, are troubling. Immigrant advocates are raising serious concerns, and the focus is on the South Texas ICE Processing Center (“Pearsall”).… Continue reading
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Opponents of President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship are pursuing new legal strategies to challenge it. The ACLU and immigration rights advocates have filed a class-action lawsuit arguing the order violates the Constitution, seeking an emergency restraining order. The suit, filed in New Hampshire, seeks to protect a class of babies and their parents, potentially filling gaps left by existing litigation. The legal move is an attempt to navigate a recent Supreme Court decision limiting sweeping injunctions, although justices have raised concerns about the use of nationwide class actions to challenge the order.
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The Supreme Court issued a controversial ruling that significantly impacts the legal landscape surrounding birthright citizenship. The decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, effectively allows a Trump executive order denying citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents to take effect. While the court avoided directly addressing the constitutional questions about birthright citizenship, the ruling also bars lower courts from issuing nationwide injunctions, which has been criticized for its implications on immigration enforcement. Justice Sotomayor, in her dissent, accused the Court of “gamesmanship,” and Justice Jackson called the decision “an existential threat to the rule of law.”
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A Florida man from a Trump-supporting Latino family, now facing deportation, expressed surprise at the breadth of the administration’s immigration enforcement, believing only criminals would be targeted. This sentiment reflects a growing concern among Latino voters who supported Trump, as individuals without criminal records are being detained. Despite promises of focusing on criminals, the administration’s policies have led to the detention of many, impacting families and businesses. This has prompted criticism from within the Republican party, highlighting the unforeseen consequences of the administration’s stance on immigration.
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Newly elected House Oversight Committee head, Robert Garcia, has vowed to investigate Stephen Miller, whom he strongly criticized for his actions regarding immigration policies. Garcia plans to hold the Trump administration accountable for its actions, specifically targeting Miller’s role in what he views as the dehumanization of immigrants. He intends to create a team to address the “far MAGA right” and will focus on the impact of ICE agents’ mass deportation raids on immigrant communities. Furthermore, Garcia supports the public’s pushback against Trump’s and Miller’s agenda and encourages peaceful protests.
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The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, affecting over 520,000 Haitian nationals residing in the United States. This decision, set to expire on August 3, 2025, and take effect on September 2, 2025, reverses a prior extension granted by the Biden administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that improved conditions in Haiti no longer warrant TPS, despite ongoing political instability and a rise in gang violence that has created a humanitarian crisis. Haitian immigrants and advocates are expressing strong opposition to the decision, citing the severe risks of returning to a country facing widespread insecurity and economic hardship.
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