Citizenship

Federal Judge Upholds Arizona Law Requiring Voter Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Dismissing Discrimination Claims

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Phoenix, Arizona – A federal judge has ruled that a new voting law in Arizona, which requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, is not discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded that the state legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the voting laws and that the state has a legitimate interest in preventing voter fraud, according to The Associated Press. In her ruling, Judge Bolton stated that the court found Arizona’s interests in preventing non-citizens from voting and promoting public confidence in elections outweighed any burden that voters may face when providing … Read more

Germany Reforms Citizenship Law: Expected Surge in Naturalization Applications from Turkish Community

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Berlin, Germany – The recent citizenship law reform in Germany is expected to prompt a surge of naturalization applications from the Turkish community. According to the Turkish Community in Germany organization, approximately 50,000 individuals with Turkish heritage are projected to seek naturalization in the coming years. This follows the passage of a new law by Germany’s lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, which aims to streamline the citizenship process and facilitate dual nationality. Gökay Sofuoglu, the head of the Turkish Community in Germany, expressed confidence in the long-term impact of the new legislation. Sofuoglu believes … Read more

Bloomington Police Investigate Alleged Swindling of South American Residents in U.S. Citizenship Scam

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Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington police are currently investigating an alleged swindling case involving two South American residents who believe they have been defrauded out of a substantial amount of money. The victims claim that a man posing as a lawyer promised to secure their U.S. citizenship in exchange for thousands of dollars. According to the Bloomington Police Department, a 39-year-old Venezuelan man and a 44-year-old woman from Colombia reported the incident on Sunday afternoon. They stated that a person known to a relative in Colombia had referred them to a man in Texas who claimed … Read more