Tuesday, June 9, 2026
While federal law has long allowed officials to do this, administrations have typically shied away from the lengthy and complex process. However, the Trump administration plans to target 17 legal immigrants who have committed serious crimes, including lying on documents used to obtain citizenship, other kinds of fraud, and sex offenses against children.
"American citizenship is a privilege, and it must be earned honestly. If you come here break our laws, and lie in your immigration proceedings, you forfeit that privilege," Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin wrote in a statement. "DHSgov will not stand idly by while Americans are harmed by criminals including sex offenders, perpetrators of fraud, and drug traffickers who have exploited our generosity and gamed our immigration system. We will continue to use every lawful avenue to denaturalize and remove aliens." Read more, see Xs and video here.
“Israel has the full right to defend itself, and it will use that right as much as needed,” the prime minister said, adding: “I say this to you as I say it with respect and appreciation to my friend President [Donald] Trump.”
Netanyahu also indicated that he was in contact with the US president. “I told Trump: ‘Together, we will bring safety to the North.’”
"We reject Iran's threats outright," Katz added. "Any attempt by Iran to use ties with Lebanon to attack Israel will be met with great force."



