Breaking news: Justice Dept. wants to revoke the citizenship of hundreds of foreign-born Americans

[Bunmi fatoye-matory]

The Trump administration has started assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors.

View in browser April 23, 2026, 1:04 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kent J. Edwards/Reuters Justice Dept. Targets Hundreds of Citizens in New Push for Denaturalization The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases, normally handled by experts in the department’s office of immigration litigation, to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship. Read more More Top Stories A new era and new leadership: These are the generals running Iran. → Here are five takeaways from the California governor’s debate. → An independent Senate hopeful is trying to scare off Montana Democrats. → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. It's a pivotal moment for American politics. Join us for 2026 and beyond. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018