Can a USA Citizenship Be Revoked?

Although it rarely happens, the federal government under some circumstances will revoke a person's U.S. citizenship. The government expects citizens be loyal to the country and follow its laws. Both native-born and naturalized citizens can lose their citizenship.

Types

A U.S, citizen can lose his citizenship if he commits treason, refuses to serve in the military after being drafted, joins the armed forces of a foreign country, votes in a foreign election or holds an office in another country, according to MyTVJax.com. Obtaining citizenship fraudulently by lying is also grounds for revocation.

Other Considerations

An individual who engages in subversive activity can also have his citizenship revoked. Engaging in actions intended to harm U.S. government representatives, or undermine or overthrow the government are reasons for revocation.

Effects

After revoking a person's citizenship, the government has the power to deport both the individual and his family. In some cases, the U.S. may also revoke the family's citizenship, according to Lawyers.com. Naturalized citizens must be denaturalized through court action.

References

• Newport Television LLC: Whose citizenship can be revoked?
• Lawyers: Denaturalization