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Naturalization Ceremony

Politics Jul 05

The U.S. citizenship test is changing. Here’s why some advocates are concerned

By Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press

Politics Jul 02

U.S. President Biden delivers remarks on the June jobs report at the White House in Washington
WATCH: Biden calls for bipartisan action on citizenship during naturalization ceremony

The president said there should be a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, for foreign-born people who have temporary protected status due to strife in their birth countries and for farm workers.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Aug 25

WATCH: RNC airs Trump hosting naturalization ceremony

President Donald Trump hosted a naturalization ceremony at the White House in a video that aired Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention.

By Associated Press

Nation Aug 01

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Newly naturalized Americans reflect on citizenship in a fraught political era

President Trump’s language about immigration and lawmakers of color has sparked a national conversation about racism and xenophobia. But every year, hundreds of thousands make their way to the U.S. and begin the rigorous process of becoming citizens. We talk…

By Kate Grumke

Nation Jul 04

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Trump faces criticism for July 4 display of military strength

This Fourth of July, Vice President Mike Pence welcomed newly naturalized U.S. citizens in the nation’s capital. In Iowa, the holiday meant special campaign events for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Washington for President Trump’s “Salute to…

Jul 04

WATCH: Pence touts legal immigration system at July 4 naturalization ceremony

By Gretchen Frazee

The vice president congratulated the immigrants, who came from 29 countries, and said they set an example of how the U.S. has the most generous legal immigration system “in the history of the world.”…

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Jul 09

PHOTO: Immigrants take oath of allegiance in U.S. naturalization ceremony

By Justin Scuiletti

Seventy-five immigrants took the oath of allegiance and became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony in New York City Wednesday. The event was held by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) during the League of United Latin…

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Mar 22

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Immigration Activists Seek Action From Obama

Proponents of changes to current immigration laws want the president to act on his campaign promises of reform. Ray Suarez gets two points of view on possible fixes for current laws affecting undocumented residents.

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