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July 13, 2026

Report Highlights Sharp Rise in Denaturalization Lawsuits
By Nicole Chang


According to a June 17 report by TRAC, an immigration data research organization, the federal government filed at least 15 civil denaturalization lawsuits in May 2026 and 18 more by June 12. The figures mark a steep rise from a historical average of just 0.6 cases per month previously. TRAC analyzed 166 denaturalization lawsuits filed in federal courts between 2008 and June 12, 2026. The report found that the main grounds for such lawsuits included use of false identities, immigration fraud, concealment of serious criminal conduct before naturalization, and false answers on naturalization applications.


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