Citizenship
Anniversary of DACA a Reminder We Need Citizenship for All
It's time this country lives up to its promise of liberty and justice for all by establishing a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants, and ending immigrant incarceration and deportation.
American Stuck in Ukraine Because of Ban on Military-Age Men Leaving
Myroslav Boitchouk, 22, has been attending medical school in Ukraine, but his family lives in Florida.
Most Voters Back Migrant Path to Citizenship Amid Child Crossing Surge
70 percent of voters support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. This comes as the border continues to see thousands of solo child crossers.
Nikki Haley Tells Olympic Skier Eileen Gu She Can't Be American and Chinese
"Every athlete needs to know when they put their flag on, you're standing for freedom or you're standing for human rights abuses," the former U.N. ambassador said.
Democrats Fighting for Voting Rights Must Include U.S. Citizens in PR
One of the most important ways that Congress can expand voting rights in America today is to respect the will of most voters in Puerto Rico who have already requested full equality and democracy through statehood.
Woman Who Tried to Kill Man She Married for Citizenship Sentenced to Prison
The woman pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted murder in November.
Non-Citizen Voting Cheapens U.S. Citizenship
By granting non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, New York City's new law cheapens U.S. citizenship.
Eric Adams Defends Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote as It Takes Effect
Last month, top state Republicans slammed the "dangerous" and "unconstitutional" bill, which became law on Sunday.
Americans Wishing to Renounce Citizenship Can't Get U.S. to Process Claims
For some of those looking to start a new life abroad, this issue has put a direct strain on their pockets.
Democrat's Immigration Proposal Likely to be Removed From $2 Trillion Bill
The ruling will likely be the end of the proposal to give millions of immigrants temporary work permits while a pathway to permanent residence is established.
New York City Bill to Allow Noncitizens to Vote Backed by Mayor-Elect Adams
The "Our City, Our Vote" legislation would allow legal permanent residents and those with work authorization to participate in municipal elections.
Why Congress Must Pass an Afghan Adjustment Act
What will happen to Afghans when their humanitarian parole expires?
After 2 Decades, Now is the Time for Citizenship for Dreamers
We call ourselves "Dreamers" for a reason. None of us have ever stopped dreaming.
This Labor Day, Let's Honor Immigrants With a Pathway to Citizenship
Immigrants must be included in every effort to bolster worker protections, access to health care and our economic recovery.
The Time is Now. Democrats Must Get Citizenship Done in 2021
Latino voters are paying attention and know that Democrats hold the keys to the White House, the House and the Senate.
Biden Admin Won't Prosecute Wilbur Ross Over Census Citizenship Question
An investigation by the Office of Inspector General found that Ross misrepresented the reasoning for the question during two appearances in front of House committees.
Asylum to Stay Not Flee
In offering protest asylum to journalists and protesters of authoritarian regimes, the U.S. could help keep democracy movements alive.
Nearly 800 People Incorrectly Granted Cyprus Citizenship In Scheme
As part of the $9.6 billion European-citizenship-for-investment scheme, 770 foreigners were incorrectly granted citizenship in Cyprus.
Oklahoma School Celebrates After Cafeteria Manager Passes Citizenship Test
Cafeteria manager Yanet Lopez was widely celebrated by students and staff at Prairie Vale Elementary School in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Tuesday for passing her U.S. citizenship test.
Support for Citizenship Path for Undocumented Immigrants Drops Under Biden
The poll found that 43 percent said undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. should be allowed to stay and become citizens if they meet certain requirements. Nineteen percent said they should be allowed to become legal residents but not citizens.
Oklahoma Students Could Be Required to Take U.S. Citizenship Test
The bill would require students to pass the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test in order to graduate in the 2022-23 school year.
Even Royalty Aren't Safe from Citizenship Stripping
Citizenship is about much more than legal status or a passport. It is a source of identity, legitimacy and belonging.
They Help Put Food on Your Table. Undocumented Farmworkers Should be Legal
Through their hard work and dedication, undocumented farmworkers have already proven themselves worthy of citizenship.
Census Says Millions of Americans Refusing 2020 Surveys, Not Being Counted
"The answer seems to be either 'I don't care' or 'I'm mad at the government," a North Dakota Census office manager said of many Americans' refusal.
Born in the U.S.A.: Kamala Harris Is Eligible to Become Vice President
The plain meaning of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause establishes that Kamala Harris is a "natural born citizen."
Editor's Note: Eastman's Column Has Nothing to Do With Racist Birtherism
Some readers saw the essay's constitutional analysis as an attempt to ignite a racist conspiracy theory around Kamala Harris. That could not be further from the truth.
Some Questions for Kamala Harris About Eligibility
There are significant questions surrounding Kamala Harris' constitutional eligibility for the second-highest office in the land.
Barring Citizens From Coming Home Amid Pandemic Deemed 'Unconstitutional'
"The rumored order would be another grave error," said Omar Jadwat, the director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Immigrants' Rights Project.
Citizenship Renunciations Have Doubled from 2019 to 2020 Under Trump
In 2019, a total of 2,072 U.S. citizens renounced their citizenship, but in the first six months of 2020, over 5,800 U.S. citizens have done the same—a nearly 180 percent increase.
Over 5,800 Americans Give Up Citizenship This Year, Double 2019 Numbers
"Look at the climate in the U.S. with politics, Black Lives Matter movement — all of these different things...makes people wonder, 'O.K., why am I still tied back to the U.S. if I really have nothing connected?'" Nicole Caba, an expat, said.