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Washington is considering stripping citizenship from 12 Americans over terrorism and war crimes charges

America under the microscope: Citizenship revocation under Trump

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Last updated: 10/05/2026 1:09 pm
Medhat Elsheikh
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Washington is considering stripping citizenship from 12 Americans over terrorism and war crimes charges
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Washington, DC – The Trump administration is preparing to take a controversial step to revoke the citizenship of 12 US nationals. This comes in the wake of accusations related to terrorism or involvement in war crimes. The move is part of a more stringent approach to national security and immigration issues.

According to sources familiar with the proceedings, the new action is based on extensive legal reviews of cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through inaccurate information. The action also includes those suspected of later engaging in activities deemed by authorities to be a threat to US domestic or foreign security.

Sources indicated that the Department of Justice and relevant security agencies are reviewing each case individually. They also confirmed that revocation decisions will not be issued en masse, but rather will come after the completion of legal procedures and verification of the presented evidence.

The issue of citizenship revocation is considered one of the most sensitive in American politics, given its direct connection to constitutional rights. This measure can only be implemented in specific and exceptional cases, most notably proving that citizenship was obtained fraudulently or concealing crucial information related to past affiliations or activities.

Observers believe that this step—if implemented—could open a wide debate within political and legal circles in the United States. Opinion is divided between those who consider it a tool for protecting national security and those who warn against its expanded use, which could spark domestic legal and constitutional controversy.

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