1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

The Trump administration's potential plans to prioritize denaturalization cases appear concerning. Denaturalization historically aimed to target war criminals and others who illegally obtained citizenship, but threatening to revoke the citizenship of political opponents like Elon Musk, Zohran Mamdani, and Rosie O'Donnell sets a dangerous precedent. Denaturalization should only be used for cases involving criminal fraud during the naturalization process or the most serious and dangerous criminal acts, not differing political views. Attempting to strip citizenship from natural-born Americans like O'Donnell would violate constitutional protections. Citizenship is a fundamental right that should not be arbitrarily revoked for political gain. I urge you to scrutinize any denaturalization efforts that appear politically motivated or unconstitutional. Clear oversight is needed to ensure this powerful tool is not abused to punish the administration's critics. Preserving the sanctity of citizenship rights is paramount to upholding American democratic values.