U.S. citizenship

Texas lawmakers are considering a ban on foreign nationals using Texas surrogates, as proposed in the Texas Republican Party platform. The party argues this practice enables children born through such arrangements to claim U.S. citizenship.

150 people from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4, 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday. The event included a U.S. Marine sergeant from Guinea and participants who underwent the citizenship process, including tests, interviews, and green cards.

150 people from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate on America’s 250th birthday.

The loser of the Colombian presidential election threatened civil disobedience if the winner does not renounce US citizenship. De la Espriella, a conservative lawyer endorsed by US President Donald Trump, won the runoff on June 21, defeating Cepeda by 250,000 votes.

Colombian senator Iván Cepeda refuses to recognize Abelardo de la Espriella as the new president unless he meets certain conditions. Cepeda threatens 'civil disobedience' if de la Espriella does not abandon his US citizenship.

The Supreme Court will rule on an executive order signed by Trump on the first day of his second term. The order aims to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the country if their parents are present unlawfully or temporarily.

The current administration has proposed increasing fees for U.S. citizenship applications. Form N-336 and Form N-400, used for naturalization, would see their costs rise from current levels of $830-$780 and $760-$710, respectively, to nearly $1,400.

A person from Morocco received a suspicious job offer involving creating a fake US identity to apply for remote jobs with US companies. The proposal included using a fabricated name and citizenship, raising red flags about legal and professional risks, leading the individual to withdraw.

Denaturalization cases, which involve the revoking of U.S. citizenship, saw a significant increase in May under the Trump administration, according to new data. The spike highlights a notable rise in such cases during this period.

A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults believe the U.S. is no longer a great country for immigrants, citing heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. About half of AAPI adults reported personal or communal disruptions, such as detention, deportation, or changes in travel and routines due to immigration policies. The survey highlights a shift in perception, with 60% of AAPI adults stating the U.S. used to be a great country for immigrants but is not anymore.

The Trump administration is proceeding with what it describes as the largest-ever effort to revoke U.S. citizenship for 17 citizens accused of serious crimes. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the development.

The Trump administration is seeking to revoke U.S. citizenship for 17 immigrants. This action reflects the administration's focus on targeting the legal immigration system.

Ian Roberts, former superintendent of the Des Moines school district, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for misrepresenting U.S. citizenship in 2025.