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politics4 days ago•342 min saved

Trump administration weighs citizenship checks for bank customers amid immigration crackdown

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a plan to require banks to verify the citizenship status of current and future customers as part of a hardline immigration crackdown. The move could come as an executive order, but officials say plans aren’t finalized and there are legal/operational questions. Industry sources warn that verifying citizenship for all customers would be unworkable and could force banks to assist in deportation efforts.

via CNN|

#banks #citizenship #executive-order

politics13 days ago•3 min saved

Trump hints at unilateral nationwide voter ID for 2026 midterms

President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order to impose a nationwide voter ID, require documentary proof of citizenship for registration, and ban mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms, a move likely blocked by courts and potentially disenfranchising eligible voters. Democrats oppose the measures; the House-passed SAVE America Act would implement similar changes, while a 2025 executive order was blocked by a federal court, underscoring ongoing legal battles over voting rules and the role of states in administration.

via Democracy Docket|

#citizenship #elections #midterms

celebrity14 days ago•29 min saved

Rosie O'Donnell Confesses Secret U.S. Visit During Ireland Escape

Rosie O'Donnell says she quietly returned to New York for two weeks from Ireland—where she fled after Trump’s rise—to visit family and test how hard it is to re-enter the U.S., bringing her 12-year-old son Clay while leaving her older children behind. She plans to return this summer with her daughter, after saying the U.S. energy felt scary and that she sought balance away from the celebrity spotlight.

via The Daily Beast|

#celebrity #citizenship #donald-trump

politics21 days ago•2 min saved

House GOP pushes SAVE Act for passport/birth-cert registration and nationwide voter ID

House Republicans released an amended SAVE America Act that would require a passport or birth certificate to register to vote and impose a nationwide photo ID to cast a ballot, dropping the earlier provision to prove citizenship at the polls. The citizenship-registration requirement could affect about 21.3 million voting-age Americans lacking ready access to those documents, and excluding college IDs would hit students who often vote Democratic. Supporters say the measure protects elections; critics call it a voter suppression effort. Prospects in the Senate remain uncertain.

via Democracy Docket|

#citizenship #elections-2026 #gop

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Trump pushes citizenship question in 2030 census pilot, sparking fears of undercount

The Trump administration is moving forward with a field test of a citizenship question as part of early planning for the 2030 U.S. Census, raising concerns that the question could become a routine part of the census and affect counts used for congressional apportionment, Electoral College votes, and federal funding. The test, limited to Alabama and South Carolina and using the American Community Survey form (which already includes a citizenship question), could depress response rates in immigrant communities and lead to undercounts. Democrats criticized the effort; past attempts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census were blocked by the Supreme Court, but the White House continues to push for changes to census rules that could reshape political power and resources.

via Axios|

#apportionment #census #citizenship

africa26 days ago•3 min saved

Ghana pauses diaspora citizenship process to streamline access

Ghana has temporarily halted its citizenship-by-ancestry program for the African diaspora to simplify the process after complaints about tight DNA-document deadlines, multiple steps, and high costs. Since 2016, more than 1,000 people (including Stevie Wonder) have obtained Ghanaian citizenship, but the one-week DNA deadline and fees (application $136; shortlisted candidates $2,280) have drawn criticism. The government will issue updated timelines and guidelines when ready, with no resumption date announced yet.

via BBC|

#africa #application-fees #citizenship

politics29 days ago•18 min saved

Tribal IDs Surge as Native Americans Rally to Prove Belonging Under ICE Pressure

Native Americans from tribes such as the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa are increasingly applying for tribal identification cards at pop-up events in Minneapolis to demonstrate U.S. citizenship and belonging amid fears of ICE enforcement, highlighting efforts to affirm tribal identity and access services.

via AP News|

#citizenship #ice #immigration

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Nicki Minaj Claims Trump Gold Card Will Fast-Track Citizenship

Nicki Minaj posted a Trump Gold Card claiming it will speed her path to U.S. citizenship. The card reportedly requires a $1,000,000 contribution plus a $15,000 processing fee and is described as a visa tied to providing a substantial benefit to the United States. Minaj appeared with Trump at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, praising him as the greatest president, while Trump said she donated hundreds of thousands to Trump Accounts; the singer has publicly supported Trump and has spoken about her immigration journey.

via Billboard|

#accounts-summit #citizenship #donald-trump

us1 month ago•15 min saved

Minnesota ICE Raid Triggers Claims of Mistaken Identity

A Hmong immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen, ChongLy Scott Thao, was seized from his St. Paul home by masked federal agents in a Sunday raid, dragged outside in freezing weather and later released about an hour later without charges after authorities said they were seeking two sex offenders believed to be at the address; relatives and local officials disputed the account, saying the wrong person was targeted and the incident sparked fear and scrutiny of ICE tactics in the Twin Cities.

via The New York Times|

#citizenship #hmong #ice-arrest

us1 month ago•6 min saved

Minneapolis Faces Critics as ICE Dives into Identity Stops

Immigration and customs agents in Minneapolis and nearby areas have been stopping pedestrians and asking for proof of citizenship, sometimes detaining people for hours and prompting civil-rights concerns after video footage shows aggressive confrontations. DHS defends the operations as lawful under reasonable suspicion, while critics warn the tactic could enable racial profiling and infringe on constitutional rights. The incidents come amid a large federal presence in the city and heightened tensions after a recent fatal shooting by police, fueling debate over immigration enforcement practices in public spaces.

via NBC News|

#citizenship #civil-rights #fourth-amendment

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to Gain Guinean Citizenship via Ancestry Tests

US actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors traveled to Guinea to trace their ancestry through DNA testing and are set to receive Guinean citizenship in a private ceremony, reflecting a broader trend of celebrities reconnecting with African heritage. Their visit includes touring historic sites and participating in cultural events, highlighting Guinea's efforts to promote heritage and investment among the diaspora.

via BBC|

#citizenship #dna-ancestry #guinea

world1 month ago•5 min saved

George Clooney's French Citizenship Sparks Political and Media Buzz

George Clooney moved to France primarily to escape US political tensions and protect his family from paparazzi, while also pursuing interests in wine and privacy laws, and his decision was influenced by his involvement in international legal issues and concerns over US sanctions.

via The Guardian|

#citizenship #france #george-clooney

world2 months ago•2 min saved

George and Amal Clooney Receive French Citizenship

George and Amal Clooney, along with their twins Ella and Alexander, have been granted French citizenship, reflecting their desire to live a more private life in France and raise their children away from Hollywood's spotlight. The Clooneys purchased a property in France in 2021, and Clooney has expressed his interest in learning French, while their residence in southern France allows them to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. The naturalization was officially announced in the French government’s Journal Officiel.

via NBC News|

#amal-clooney #citizenship #france

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

UK Politicians Call for Deportation Over Controversial Tweets by Activist

UK opposition leaders are calling for human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah to be stripped of his citizenship and deported due to past social media posts containing violent and antisemitic language, despite his apology and explanations that some tweets were taken out of context. The controversy arises shortly after his return to the UK from Egyptian prisons, with politicians condemning his past remarks and questioning his suitability for UK residency.

via NBC News|

#alaa-abd-el-fattah #antisemitism #citizenship

government2 months ago•2 min saved

President Addresses National Pledge of Allegiance Day

The President celebrates National Pledge of Allegiance Day, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to the flag and American values, and highlights efforts to protect the dignity of the flag against desecration, reaffirming national unity and patriotism.

via The White House (.gov)|

#american-flag #citizenship #government