Naturalized U.S. Citizens Face New Fears Under Trump’s Immigration Policies

A recent ABC News/Associated Press report highlights growing anxiety among naturalized U.S. citizens as the Trump administration expands enforcement and denaturalization efforts. Many immigrants who believed citizenship provided permanent protection now worry that their status may not be as secure as they once thought.

Citizens who thought they were safe are now concerned

The article features Dauda Sesay, a former refugee turned U.S. citizen, who says he now carries his passport everywhere and fears extra scrutiny when traveling. He is not alone — many naturalized citizens report similar concerns, wondering if border agents could question, detain, or search them despite their full legal status.

Denaturalization push heightens anxiety

A new Justice Department memo calls for increasing denaturalization cases involving individuals accused of crimes or national-security risks. Although rare, these actions create widespread fear that citizenship could be challenged, especially when paired with political rhetoric targeting naturalized public officials.

A history of citizenship being politicized

Experts interviewed in the article note that U.S. citizenship has not always been stable. Past cases, including Bhagat Singh Thind, show that political forces have influenced who is considered an American — a trend immigrants fear may be returning.

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