Shumate backs the largest denaturalization effort in DOJ history
Brett A. ShumateAssistant Attorney General for the Civil Division
Shumate defended the expanded campaign as a way to restore trust in citizenship. He said the 40 defendants announced by DOJ had lied during naturalization.
“restore trust and integrity in U.S. citizenship”
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Is DOJ's expanded denaturalization campaign justified?
DOJ's June 11, 2025 directive made denaturalization an enforcement priority across broad categories. Officials defend the campaign as correcting unlawful naturalization and protecting public safety. Congressional critics argue that its discretion risks political targeting and unequal citizenship. On October 5, 2026, DOJ announced 40 civil lawsuits seeking revocation; the announcement does not establish 40 completed revocations.
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DOJ announced 40 civil denaturalization complaints filed between August 21 and October 2, 2026. DOJ's complaints allege fraud or unlawful procurement of citizenship. The allegations require adjudication.
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DOJ announced 40 civil denaturalization complaints filed between August 21 and October 2, 2026.
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DOJ's complaints allege fraud or unlawful procurement of citizenship. The allegations require adjudication.
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The reference point is DOJ's expanded denaturalization campaign. Shumate endorses its scale and stated purpose.
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