The Trump administration's Department of Justice has initiated legal actions to revoke the U.S. citizenship of 17 immigrants across various states, marking a significant escalation in its denaturalization efforts. Announced on June 8, these cases involve naturalized citizens accused of serious criminal activities, including sexual abuse, wire fraud, and drug distribution. According to the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship can be revoked if it is determined that the individual was ineligible or did not meet the necessary requirements at the time of naturalization, often due to fraud or deceit. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that American citizenship is a privilege that must be earned honestly, warning that those who break laws and lie during immigration proceedings risk losing that privilege. The current administration has committed to expanding denaturalization efforts, which have been infrequently utilized in recent decades. In contrast, the previous administration averaged about 25 denaturalization cases per year, compared to an average of 11 cases annually from 1990 to 2017. This recent action follows a similar move in May, where the DOJ sought to strip citizenship from a dozen individuals linked to terrorism, war crimes, and sexual offenses.