Latino Lawmaker Forced to Defend Citizenship After Being Publicly Questioned By Republican Congressman: 'I'm a Citizen, Otherwise I Wouldn't Be Elected'
Rep. Mike Lawler questioned whether Westchester official José Alvarado was a citizen during a public meeting about the immigration crackdown in New York.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order is Raising The Possibility of 'Stateless' U.S.-Born Children
Critics warn Trump's policy could leave asylum-seekers' babies stateless, complicating citizenship for children of parents from countries like Venezuela.
Saudi Arabia Forces American Imprisoned Over Social Media Posts to Give Up US Citizenship: Family
A 74-year-old man was arrested and banned from returning home to the US for a series of tweets criticizing Saudi Arabia ahead of his visit in 2021.
Colorado Man Allegedly Put TV Reporter In a Headlock, Demanded to See Citizenship Status: 'This Is Trump's America Now'
A Colorado man allegedly followed a television news reporter for miles before attacking him and questioning his citizenship status.
Trump's Push to 'Supercharge' Denaturalizations Could Deter Residents from Seeking Naturalization Altogether
Denaturalization efforts and stricter immigration policies could reshape family sponsorships, jobs, and economic growth, experts warn of lasting impacts.
Texas Hospitals Now Asking About Immigration Status: What Patients Need to Know
The policy, driven by Gov. Abbott's executive order, aims to assess healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants, sparking concerns about access and privacy.
Trump's Campaign Promise to End Birthright Citizenship is Impossible to Fulfill, Legal Expert Says: 'He Will Lose'
"Last I checked the President can't override the Constitution," said former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Promise Sparks Legal Debate Over Constitutionality
Trump's proposal to limit U.S. citizenship would challenge a long-standing constitutional right, sparking legal and political battles with wide-reaching impacts.
Virginia Purged US Citizens from Voter Rolls In Republican Removal of Alleged Noncitizens: Report
American citizens were reportedly among the 1,600 names marked in the state's effort to remove noncitizens from voter rolls.
Amid Noncitizen Voting Claims, Texas AG Seeks Federal Help to Confirm Citizenship for 450,000 Texans
Republicans have been pushing the theory for months even though studies have shown little evidence
16 GOP-led states sue Biden admin. over plan to give legal status to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens
The measure could benefit near half a million people. The states say the plan is being implemented for "blatant political purposes"
Biden plan that could benefit up to 500,000 noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens kicks off
The plan also targets stepchildren of U.S. citizens, a number that is estimated to be around 50,000
Millions of Americans would be denied voting registration if required to show a document as proof of citizenship
More than 9% of American citizens of voting age don't have proof of citizenship readily available, 11% of among Americans of color
USCIS Raises Fees for Specific Naturalization Services: Who is Affected?
USCIS just increased the premium processing fee for some of its naturalization services, here is what you should know
Naturalization Made Simple: Top Strategies for Acing the U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview
This comprehensive guide has all the information you'll need to navigate the naturalization interview and test to become a U.S. citizen.
What Is an Immigration Affidavit of Support and How You Can Write One
If you are planning to sponsor a relative you'll need to include an affidavit of support, here is what you need to do
US Citizenship Test's Proposed Revision Raises Concerns: Everything To Know
According to the new proposed changes, a speaking section will be included to assess the applicant's English skills.
Nicaragua Strips Citizenship of 94 Prominent Dissidents
The Communist government of Nicaragua has stripped 94 dissidents of their citizenship.
Undocumented Woman Fakes Own Kidnapping, Rape To Gain US Citizenship
An undocumented Mexican national from Marion County has been nabbed by police on Thursday after tricking police into reporting that she had been kidnapped and raped so she could lawfully remain in the United States.
Immigration Reform Update: Supreme Court Rules Against Obama Plan To Grant Latinos Citizenship
The Supreme Court has ruled against President Barack Obama's Immigration Reform plan, sources revealed on Thursday.
'Los Porkys' Rape Scandal: Diego Cruz Alonso Dual Citizenship Could Protect Him In Spain
Diego Cruz Alonso, one of the four young men being charged in the rape of teen Daphne Fernández, was arrested in Spain last Friday. Recent reports suggest he could ask fro asylum due to his dual citizenship.
Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal: Immigration Groups Welcome Historic Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Constitution protects the right of LGBT couples to marry; pro-immigrant and other Latino organizations welcomed the decision.
Gay Marriage SCOTUS: For Undocumented LGBT, Marriage Equality Would Widen Path To Citizenship
Stakes are especially high for LGBT immigrants in marriage equality case in front of the Supreme Court
Immigration Reform 2014: Obama Delays Citizenship Plan For Dreamers In Military
Under the delayed plan, Dreamers who received DACA and who are deemed to be in possession of "vital" skills could enlist in the military and eventually receive citizenship.
'Not One More': Protesters Step Up Pressure On President Obama To Stop Deportations
Protesters in Washington D.C. are stepping up pressure on President Barack Obama and members of Congress to halt deportations.
Joe Biden To Talk Venezuela In Chile, Immigration In Dominican Republic
Biden is heading to Chile on Sunday and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. On the agenda are Venezuelan protests and a Dominican citizenship law widely seen as discriminatory.
State of the Union 2014: Senator Adriano Espaillat Responds To President's Address
Senator Adriano Espaillat who represents parts of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx reacted to the President's State of the Union address.
State Of The Union 2014: Democrats Bring Undocumented Immigrants As Guests To President's Address
Various House Democrats will be bringing undocumented immigrants as their invited guests to the State of the Union Address in Washington.
Immigration Reform 2014: Rep. Kevin McCarthy, GOP Majority Whip, Backs Legal Status For Undocumented
The third-ranking Republican in the House says he thinks undocumented immigrants should get legal status but no special pathway to citizenship, days before the House GOP is expected to release an outline of what they want to see in immigration reform.
Junot Diaz Responds To Critic Attacks After Blasting Dominican Citizenship Ruling As Racist
The novelist called attacks on him "bulls**t" and derided the "clowns in power in the DR" in a response to a open letter from a group of Dominican authors which called into question Diaz's "Dominican-ness" and accused him of not knowing what he was talking about in criticizing the Dominican Supreme Court's recent ruling.