Senate Republicans push to deport, denaturalize fraudsters amid Minnesota scandal

Immigrant Fraudsters Aren't Going to Like This Bill If It Passes

Senate bill targets immigrant fraud, enabling denaturalization and deportation of offenders.

Senate Republicans push to deport, denaturalize fraudsters amid Minnesota scandal

Congressional Republicans led by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., are pushing legislation to deport illegal immigrants and revoke citizenship of naturalized citizens convicted of fraud.

Republicans Push To Denaturalize Fraudsters Who Scammed Taxpayers

A fraud conviction could trigger denaturalization under the Immigration and Nationality Act, amid growing concerns over the misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota. The “Fraud Accountability Act” would specifically designate fraud under the INA as a crime that could result in deportation and loss of U.S. citizenship. The bill is sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Ted Budd (R-NC), with Rep. Budd…