Denaturalization is among the DOJ’s top five enforcement priorities for the civil division, which also lists “Combatting Discriminatory Practices and Policies,” “Ending Antisemitism,” “Protecting Women and Children” and “Ending Sanctuary Jurisdictions” as top concerns. At least one person has been denaturalized since the memo was issued.

As the White House press secretary openly floats the idea of investigating New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to possibly strip him of his citizenship, after a bigoted proposal from Rep. Andy Ogles,

Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.