Trump officials pursue record number of cases to strip US citizenship

What happened: The US Department of Justice filed 40 new cases seeking to strip naturalised Americans of citizenship over alleged crimes, including money laundering, child sexual abuse, visa fraud and tax evasion. Key numbers: 40 cases filed from late August through early October. Why it matters: Officials called it the largest denaturalisation effort in modern history, part of an expanded push tied to deportation plans. Human rights groups warn it could leave people stateless.

The US Department of Justice filed 40 new cases seeking to strip naturalised Americans of citizenship over alleged crimes, including money laundering, child sexual abuse, visa fraud and tax evasion.

Officials called it the largest denaturalisation effort in modern history, part of an expanded push tied to deportation plans. Human rights groups warn it could leave people stateless.