Administration weighs denaturalization for Somali Minnesotans convicted of fraud
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt says the administration is weighing denaturalization for Somali Minnesotans convicted of fraud, raising questions about naturalized residents and welfare-fraud enforcement.
Breitbart NewsLeavitt: Trump Will Revoke Citizenship of Somali Americans Convicted of Fraud
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Al JazeeraWhite House ‘looking at’ denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud
Al JazeeraWhite House ‘looking at’ denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud
Overview
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told Fox News the administration is weighing denaturalization for Somali Minnesotans convicted of fraud, signaling a new enforcement option.
In Minnesota, prosecutors indicted 98 individuals on fraud charges, with 85 identified as Somali, intensifying scrutiny of immigration enforcement and welfare-fraud prosecutions.
Federal auditors are reviewing naturalization records and original applications to identify misrepresentations that could support rare denaturalization proceedings in Minnesota.
Legal scholars warn denaturalization is rare, demanding high proof and long court processes, with affected individuals retaining appeals rights and legal protections.
The debate spans local officials, national voices, and conservatives who view denaturalization as a policy tool, while civil rights advocates urge caution and due process.
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Prosecutors indicted 98 individuals on fraud charges, with 85 identified as Somali, involving schemes in programs like Integrated Community Supports and Autism services, with fraud likely exceeding $9 billion in Minnesota-run Medicaid services.
Schemes included Autism fraud where Star Autism obtained over $6 million by fraudulent billing, and Housing Stabilization Services where SafeLodgings claimed $1.4 million through double billing and impossible service hours.[2]
Denaturalization is the rare process of revoking U.S. citizenship from naturalized individuals for misrepresentations in applications, requiring high proof and long court processes, with affected individuals retaining appeals rights.[story]
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated the administration is weighing denaturalization for Somali Minnesotans convicted of fraud, and Trump has criticized the Somali-American community and vowed to revoke deportation protections.[1]
Allegations exist that Minnesota tax money went to al Shabaab, but federal investigators found no evidence, and a 2019 state audit was unable to substantiate such claims.[1]
