In 2025, concerns about denaturalization have become more urgent than ever. With the federal government proposing broader enforcement categories and signaling a renewed interest in stripping citizenship from certain groups, naturalized citizens across the United States are rightfully asking whether their status is secure. At Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., we want to help you understand this new denaturalization agenda and what it may mean for you.
What Is Denaturalization?
Denaturalization is the legal process by which the U.S. government revokes a person’s citizenship. Historically, this was reserved for rare cases where someone clearly obtained citizenship through fraud or concealed serious criminal behavior. However, the new denaturalization agenda in 2025 is expanding the grounds on which someone can be targeted, making many naturalized citizens uneasy.
The New 2025 Denaturalization Agenda
The Department of Justice has identified at least ten broad categories of people who may now fall under intensified review. These categories allow the government to open denaturalization investigations more easily and more frequently than in past decades.
- Physicians Accused of Medicare or Medicaid Fraud
- Naturalized physicians who submit federal reimbursement claims may be scrutinized for billing discrepancies. Even administrative or clerical issues can trigger concern under the new agenda.
- Individuals With Pending Criminal Charges
The government is focusing not only on convictions but also on pending criminal charges. A person who has not been found guilty may still be considered vulnerable under the expanded policies.
- People Accused of Financial Fraud Against the Government
This includes IRS-related issues, federal benefits disputes, and any alleged financial misconduct involving federal funds.
These categories are intentionally broad, giving the government significant discretion to question the validity of someone's citizenship, even years after naturalization.
Why This Matters in 2025
There are over 25 million naturalized citizens in the United States. The 2025 denaturalization agenda raises concerns because the policies are expansive enough to apply to large groups of people. When categories are vague or overlapping, enforcement can be unpredictable and potentially unfair.
This is not just about individuals losing citizenship; it is part of a wider national conversation about the limits and vulnerabilities of citizenship rights in America. As debates continue in courts and Congress, naturalized citizens may feel increasingly uncertain about their status.
A Broader Challenge to Citizenship Rights
The new denaturalization agenda does not exist in isolation. Other developments in 2025 show how citizenship itself is under scrutiny on several fronts.
Birthright citizenship is under review at the U.S. Supreme Court, raising questions about longstanding constitutional protections. Changes to the Voting Rights Act may influence the political power of certain communities, affecting how strongly individual citizens’ voices are heard. Public discussions in some political circles even include proposals to restrict or restructure voting rights, further illustrating the shifting landscape of citizenship in the United States.
For naturalized citizens, this means that the environment surrounding citizenship is more uncertain than it has been in decades.
How Naturalized Citizens Can Protect Themselves in 2025
Given the new denaturalization agenda, naturalized citizens should take proactive steps to ensure their immigration and legal records are secure.
- Get a Legal Review of Your Immigration History
Even minor inconsistencies or outdated documents may require clarification.
- Resolve Any Pending Legal or Financial Matters
Issues involving taxes, federal programs, or criminal charges should be addressed promptly.
- Avoid Unlicensed Legal Assistance
Fraud committed by an immigration preparer can still affect your citizenship record.
- Stay Informed About Policy Changes
Laws and enforcement priorities are evolving rapidly in 2025.
Landerholm Immigration’s Commitment to Defending Citizenship
At Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., we are preparing to defend individuals who may face denaturalization proceedings under the new 2025 agenda. We are working with experienced federal litigators and co-counsel to ensure that naturalized citizens have the strongest possible defense in civil federal court.
If you are concerned about your situation, past immigration filings, past legal issues, or anything that might place you at risk under these expanded policies, we strongly encourage you to seek legal guidance.
Your citizenship is worth protecting, and you do not have to navigate this alone.
For a confidential consultation, visit LanderholmImmigration.com or call our office.