My journey to reconnect with the value of citizenship on a distant Canadian island
Benedict Anderson, an Irish political scientist, described nations as an “imaginary political community.” He noted that even people within a small country often don’t know most of their fellow citizens. I read this when I was younger and thought it made sense. Nations really are just defined physical spaces on the Earth, with set boundaries. […]
Rosie O’Donnell responds after Trump hints at taking away her US citizenship
Trump Targets O’Donnell’s Citizenship in Feud Former President Donald Trump has amplified his longstanding feud with comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell. Recently, following O’Donnell’s move to Ireland, Trump suggested he might consider revoking her U.S. citizenship. In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, “I am seriously considering taking away her citizenship because […]
Citizens Who Lost Their Citizenship Must Leave and Face Exit Tax
Revoking Citizenship: Tax Implications for Naturalized Americans The ongoing discussion about American immigration is starting to highlight some lesser-known issues, particularly how it intersects with residency tax regulations. There’s a lot to unpack here, especially regarding how these rules could affect those citizens who have lost their naturalization status. If residency rules apply to these […]
Trump attacks Rosie O’Donnell, threatens to revoke US citizenship
On Saturday, President Trump criticized comedian Rosie O’Donnell, labeling her as a “threat to humanity” and indicating he was “seriously considering” revoking her citizenship. “I’m seriously looking at taking away her citizenship because Rosie O’Donnell doesn’t align with the best interests of our great nation,” Trump posted early Saturday. He further remarked, “She’s a danger […]
Trump warns he may revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship
Trump’s Controversial Remarks on O’Donnell On Saturday, President Trump made some incendiary comments about comedian Rosie O’Donnell, suggesting she should “seriously consider” losing her U.S. citizenship, as he labeled her a “threat to humanity.” This remark sparked immediate outrage from O’Donnell. Trump expressed his view that O’Donnell’s presence wasn’t in the best interest of the […]
Democrats discover a loophole that could allow them to keep birthright citizenship.
Federal Courts Block Trump’s Citizenship Policies Despite the Supreme Court’s decision limiting judges from issuing nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s initiatives, federal courts have effectively prevented the administration from applying rules that restrict birthright citizenship for individuals living in the country illegally. On July 10, U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante from Concord, New Hampshire, ruled […]
The end of birthright citizenship might create a chance for Puerto Rican independence.
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court has stirred considerable concern among legal, political, and immigrant communities. The decision suggests that undocumented parents might be able to negate the natural citizenship rights of children born in the U.S. Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed strong opposition, stating, “Rights are not safe.” In Puerto Rico, the reaction is […]
Judge halts Birthright Citizenship order, even with Supreme Court ruling limiting judges from using nationwide injunctions to block policies
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order A federal judge has taken steps to prevent the Trump administration from enforcing a recent executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship across the country. This comes even though the Supreme Court recently curtailed the reach of a national injunction concerning presidential policies. On July 10, U.S. District […]
New Hampshire judge halts Trump’s birthright citizenship directive across the country through a class action lawsuit
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order on Natural Citizenship Concord, N.H. – A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a ruling on Thursday that prevents President Donald Trump’s executive order from terminating the enforcement of natural citizenship across the United States. Judge Joseph Laplante granted an interim injunction against Trump’s order following a one-hour hearing, which includes […]
Judge Prevents Trump from Stripping Birthright Citizenship for Children of Undocumented Immigrants
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship A federal judge, appointed by former President George W. Bush, has halted President Donald Trump’s executive directive aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Laplante issued a class-wide interim injunction in favor of the […]