Citizenship

Justice Department Backs Wyoming’s Citizenship Proof Law in Major Voting Rights Case

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Wyoming — The Justice Department has entered the legal fray in a pivotal case concerning voter registration practices in Wyoming. It filed a Statement of Interest in the lawsuit titled Equality State Policy Center vs. Chuck Gray, backing the state’s initiative to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. According to longstanding Supreme Court rulings, states hold a crucial role in preventing electoral fraud and maintaining public confidence in the voting process. Wyoming’s law aimed at documentary proof of citizenship is designed to deter non-citizen participation in elections and to guarantee that only qualified … Read more

Legal Expert Calls USCIS’s Enhanced Scrutiny of Disability Exemptions ‘Severely Strained’ for Citizenship Applicants

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Los Angeles, California – A significant tightening of disability exemptions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is raising concerns among advocates and legal experts. The change, which affects how applicants for U.S. citizenship can prove their disabilities, has been characterized by some as “incredibly harsh.” Legal professionals are examining the implications of this new policy change, which aims to address alleged misuse of disability exemptions. The USCIS asserts that these adjustments are necessary for maintaining the integrity of the application process. However, critics argue that the revisions may create unnecessary barriers for those legitimately … Read more

Supreme Court Decision Sparks Controversy Over Birthright Citizenship and Limits on National Injunctions

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court restricts federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions against executive actions, stirring debate over the implications for birthright citizenship. Constitutional attorney Michael Abate, a partner at Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird, emphasized that the decision raises questions about the longstanding practice of granting citizenship to those born on U.S. soil. For centuries, American citizens born in the United States have been afforded citizenship under established law. However, Abate noted that this status is now under scrutiny as former President Donald Trump seeks to alter it. … Read more

Trump Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship: A Major Legal Victory

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Washington D.C. – Former President Donald Trump praised a recent Supreme Court ruling that could potentially reshape the landscape of birthright citizenship in the United States, cementing a significant legal win for his administration’s longstanding immigration theories. The ruling comes amid ongoing discussions about immigration reform and national identity. With the court’s decision, the justices have paved the way for new interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Advocates for change argue that this could significantly impact children born to non-citizen parents. The ruling aligns with Trump’s assertions … Read more