A recent Justice Department memo directs the civil division to increase denaturalization efforts against US citizens. Denaturalization reverts a person to their previous immigration status, potentially opening them up to deportation. The memo emphasizes prioritizing cases with sufficient evidence. Revoking citizenship requires proving a lack of good moral character, which remains subjective. The memo outlines various categories of individuals who may be candidates for denaturalization, including those linked to terrorism and dishonesty during naturalization. Federal district courts still hold the authority over denaturalization processes, necessitating proof for such actions.
"The memo instructed the justice department's civil division to prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings in all cases permitted by law and supported by the evidence."
"To revoke a person's citizenship, US officials must demonstrate that they are not of good moral character—a subjective and broad term with little defined parameters."
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