Stop Trump’s Citizenship Freeze On 19 Nationality-Based Groups

Trump’s halt on processing citizenship applications from 19 targeted countries has trapped thousands of lawful immigrants in sudden legal limbo, including those already approved for their oath ceremony. At Boston’s Faneuil Hall, immigrants were pulled from the naturalization line moments before becoming citizens. I ask you to demand immediate reinstatement of processing, speak out against discriminatory nationality-based freezes, and ensure fairness through oversight and legislation. Protect Immigrants Who Completed Every Step Of The Citizenship Process USCIS has placed a blanket hold on all immigration benefits for nationals of the 19 countries listed in the June 2025 travel ban. Naturalization, green cards, asylum cases, work permits, and even oath ceremonies have been frozen regardless of an applicant’s record, background checks, or years of compliance. People who have lived and worked here for years, passed every interview, and cleared every security screening are being denied the final step of becoming American through no fault of their own. No democracy, particularly our American democracy, should cancel citizenship approvals based solely on nationality-based criteria. Hold Immediate Hearings And Enact Reforms To Protect Due Process Please use your voice and authority to demand the release of data on how many people are affected, the legal basis for this freeze, and all internal memos directing officers to halt cases from the 19 countries. Oversight hearings are urgently needed to uncover the scope of this policy, its discriminatory impact, and the administration’s claimed justification. Congress should enact reforms that prohibit blanket nationality-based holds, require individualized assessments, and guarantee prompt judicial review. No administration should have unchecked power to shut down citizenship processing by memo. Uphold America’s Promise To All Who Earn Citizenship Through Lawful Means Citizenship is a solemn commitment shared by people who have already undergone some of the most rigorous vetting in the world. Protecting the naturalization process strengthens national security and reinforces trust in our democratic institutions. I urge you to restore processing, shield applicants from retaliation, and ensure that our nation keeps its promise to those who have earned citizenship with honesty, patience, and service.