DOJ and DHS Move to Revoke Citizenship of 10 Criminals

The United States Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have filed civil complaints in federal courts to revoke the citizenship of 10 naturalized individuals. The government alleges these individuals, originating from Cuba, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, and Poland, procured their status through willful misrepresentation, fraud, or the concealment of material facts.

Legal actions were filed across federal courts in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The targets include individuals accused of serious offenses, including child sexual abuse, cocaine trafficking, and healthcare fraud. One specific case involves Murtaza Ali, a Pakistan-born man who allegedly used multiple aliases to secure immigration benefits.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the initiative as part of a broader Trump administration effort to restore integrity to the naturalization process by removing those who lack the legally required good moral character. This latest drive follows similar DOJ efforts in May and June that targeted dozens of individuals for terrorism support, weapons smuggling, and violent crimes. Officials characterized the current campaign as the largest citizenship revocation effort in U.S. history, warning that many more complaints are forthcoming.