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US citizenship approvals plunge 72 percent, leaving would-be voters in limbo
Original: Would-be voters in limbo as approvals of U.S. citizenship plunge by 72 percent
Approvals of U.S. citizenship have dropped by 72 percent, leaving many aspiring Americans stuck in the naturalization process and unable to vote. The Washington Post reports the steep decline in approvals, highlighting uncertainty for applicants who have completed green card and residency requirements but now face delays or denials. Immigrant advocates and legal experts are warning the slowdown could affect upcoming elections by keeping large numbers of eligible voters off the rolls.
Why now: The dramatic fall in citizenship approvals affects elections, immigration policy and thousands of pending applicants, making it a major current news topic.
United StatesThe Washington PostU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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- Would-be voters in limbo as approvals of U.S. citizenship plunge by 72 percent · The Washington Post
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