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Law's Cassandra Burke Robertson offers insights on expanded denaturalization efforts

Media | June 12, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Senators debate Trump's 'denaturalization' plans for American citizens

United Press International: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law, warned that the Trump administration’s expanded denaturalization efforts could normalize stripping citizenship beyond cases of fraud or terrorism. She said many naturalized citizens fear losing citizenship for political speech or criticism of the government, creating a chilling effect and widespread uncertainty.

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