The Trump administration's effort to revoke citizenship from naturalized Americans en masse faces significant legal and practical constraints, with cases so far targeting serious crimes like fraud and terrorism. - NPR reviewed 34 denaturalization cases, including 11 revocations, filed or resolved by May 2026.
- Legal experts say naturalized citizens have strong due process protections, including the right to a federal judge. - Critics worry the rhetoric could suppress political speech and lead to abuse, though current cases are narrow.
- Many defendants lack legal representation, and civil cases have no statute of limitations, raising fairness concerns. The administration's push is part of broader immigration enforcement, but the legal system limits mass denaturalization.