Nearly 100 New American Citizens Naturalized at Federal Courthouse Ceremony

Eighty local applicants granted U.S. citizenship

Eighty local applicants granted U.S. citizenship JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Eighty local applicants were granted their official U.S. citizenship status on Thursday, coming the day before the nation celebrates its 249th birthday. We spoke with a few of these people, who shared their emotions on this momentous occasion. “It means a lot. I mean, you left your family back home just to be with your family, trying to build here,” Cecilia, who is original…

Naturalization: The little-known, big-impact work of Colorado's federal court

"Fans, direct your attention to the field," an announcer's voice boomed over the mostly empty seats at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies' game against the Miami Marlins was not ready to begin, nor were the teams in sight. Instead, cheers, waves and shouts of "god bless America" came in response to the 25 people huddled behind the home plate. All were immigrants, from 14 countries, who were taking the oath of allegiance to become new U.S. citizen…

New citizens sworn in on Independence Day eve in Hammond

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Nearly 100 new American citizens naturalized at federal courthouse ceremony

INDIANAPOLIS Independence Day is the United States of America's day to celebrate its country. Some will celebrate under the American flag for the first time as American citizens this Fourth of July. 90 people from 33 countries took the oath and became Americans at the Birch Bayh Federal Courthouse on Thursday. The most represented countries of origin included Mexico, Nigeria, Haiti, and Burma."You have earned the right to be here," Senior Judge …

Shreveport welcomes 50 new U.S. citizens from 23 countries

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)- 50 individuals from 23 countries and their friends and family gathered at the Strand Theatre to be sworn in as U. S. Citizens. Before the swearing-in ceremony in the city of Shreveport, the Caddo Parish Commission presented proclamations to The Strand for its 100-year anniversary. The Victory Bells a musical trio from New Orleans performed patriotic songs before U. S. District Judge Maury Hicks administered the oath.…

Naturalization ceremony celebrates 50 new American citizens

SHREVEPORT, La. - Court was in session at The Strand Theatre Wednesday during a naturalization celebration as Shreveport celebrated 50 people from 23 different countries becoming American citizens.