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Trump pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after SCOTUS decision

Jul 1

Relief, disappointment in Chicago after Tuesday's SCOTUS rulings

Jul 1

Dramatic decline in new citizenships in Chicago area this year

Since January, there has been a shocking drop in new naturalizations, declining by more than 80% in the Chicago area ahead of a major midterm election.

Jul 30

SCOTUS rejects Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

Jun 30

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Federal judge bars proof of citizenship requirement to vote

Jun 24

DHS proposes 75% increase in fees for citizenship

Jun 23

DOJ moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented push

Jun 9

Dozens become American citizens at Sox park: 'It's pretty amazing'

Apr 29

It's suddenly much easier for Americans to get Canadian citizenship

Apr 24

Latest Videos

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I-Team: Citizenship Crunch

Jul 28

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DOJ moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented push

Jun 8

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Dozens become American citizens at Sox park: 'It's pretty amazing'

Apr 29

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Dozens become American citizens at Sox park: 'It's pretty amazing'

Apr 29

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Nearly 100 become American citizens in South Side ceremony

Dec 19, 2025

2:47

New US citizens sworn in at naturalization ceremony in Chicago

Sep 26, 2025

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US citizens sworn in at Chicago federal building on Constitution Day

Sep 17, 2025

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Nearly 1,000 become American citizens at Wrigley Field

Aug 7, 2025

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Chicago woman says children given great opportunity through birthright citizenship

Pilsen resident Teresa Fraga came to the United States from Mexico decades ago.

Apr 2

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Supreme Court questions Trump's bid to redefine birthright citizenship under 14th Amendment

As President Trump looked on during an unprecedented visit to the Supreme Court, a majority of justices appeared skeptical of his administration's bid to end birthright citizenship.

Apr 1

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House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections

The bill, would require Americans to prove they are citizens when they register to vote, mostly through a valid U.S. passport or birth certificate.

Feb 12

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Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order

A judge permanently blocked two provisions of the executive order that sought to impose proof-of-citizenship rules.

Jan 31

Nearly 100 become American citizens in South Side ceremony: 'It's been a long journey'

Nearly 100 people became U.S. citizens Friday in a South Side ceremony.

Dec 19, 2025