It could be time for over a dozen alleged sex offenders and fraudsters to pack their bags.
That’s what the Trump administration is telling 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud in an unprecedented denaturalization effort intended to crack down on those who came here and broke our laws. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Monday that citizenship is a privilege, and if you abuse it, you might lose it:
American citizenship is a privilege, and it must be earned honestly. If you come here break our laws, and lie in your immigration proceedings, you forfeit that privilege. @DHSgov will not stand idly by while Americans are harmed by criminals including sex offenders,… https://t.co/0KtZUAHIqo
— Secretary Markwayne Mullin (@SecMullinDHS) June 8, 2026
American citizenship is a privilege, and it must be earned honestly. If you come here break our laws, and lie in your immigration proceedings, you forfeit that privilege.
@DHSgov will not stand idly by while Americans are harmed by criminals including sex offenders, perpetrators of fraud, and drug traffickers who have exploited our generosity and gamed our immigration system.
We will continue to use every lawful avenue to denaturalize and remove aliens.
The 17 stand accused of obtaining their citizenship fraudulently or committing other serious crimes:
Some of the 17 citizens targeted in the latest denaturalization campaign were convicted of violent or serious crimes, including sex offenses against children. Others were convicted of fraud crimes or accused of committing immigration fraud.
In federal court complaints filed across the country in recent days, Justice Department officials argued that the individuals concealed their criminal activity when they applied for U.S. citizenship or were otherwise ineligible to be naturalized, including because they lacked a "good moral character," one of the requirements in the naturalization process.
This Department of Justice has filed DENATURALIZATION ACTIONS in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses.
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) June 8, 2026
“When criminal aliens exploit the naturalization process by breaking the law, there are consequences. Criminal aliens are lying about… pic.twitter.com/mhr1D9xxT8
This Department of Justice has filed DENATURALIZATION ACTIONS in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses.
“When criminal aliens exploit the naturalization process by breaking the law, there are consequences. Criminal aliens are lying about their past crimes, including drug dealers, sexual predators, and fraudsters. Gaining U.S. citizenship is a privilege and under the steadfast leadership of President Trump, this Department of Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for the abuse of this process,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche .
“We continue to work around the clock with our interagency partners to make sure U.S. citizenship is granted to those who truly deserve it.”
As our sister site Townhall reported, the Trump Team has expanded the use of the denaturalization process:
Efforts to denaturalize citizens are typically overwhelmingly successful, as the Department of Justice reports a 95 percent success rate. The Trump administration’s effort is expected to be the largest in history, surpassing the previous high of 11 cases
Doubtless, the Left will soon be fighting for the group, one of whom allegedly sexually abused his daughter, another who is accused of receiving explicit images of kids, several who allegedly committed financial crimes, and more. Although you are not automatically deported if you’re denaturalized, you are no longer protected from deportation, and DHS and ICE are notified of your new status. If you have been accused of fraud, criminal conduct, or are deemed a security risk, expect to be waving goodbye to the U.S. as you take a one-way flight out of here.
You won’t be missed — unless, of course, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) wants to have a margarita with you.
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