US Government Takes Away Citizenship From Some People

May 9, 2026, 21:30
AfricaPolitics

Introduction

The US Department of Justice wants to take away citizenship from twelve people. These people lied to get their citizenship.

Main Body

The government is doing this more often now. In the past, they did this only a few times a year. Now, they have more workers to find people who lied on their forms. Twelve people from different countries are in trouble. Some helped terrorists or hurt children. One man from India lied about money. Another man was a US Ambassador, but he worked for Cuba for 50 years. Only a judge can decide to take away citizenship. The government must show strong proof that the person lied. Some experts think judges might stop the government from doing this too often.

Conclusion

The government wants to stop fraud. However, the courts may disagree with these new rules.

Learning

πŸ” The 'Who did what' Pattern

In this story, we see a simple way to describe people and their actions.

The Pattern: Person β†’ Action β†’ Reason/Detail

  • One man β†’ lied β†’ about money.
  • Another man β†’ worked β†’ for Cuba.
  • Some people β†’ helped β†’ terrorists.

πŸ’‘ Simple Words for Big Ideas

Instead of using difficult law words, use these basic A2 words from the text:

  • Take away = Remove something
  • In trouble = Having a problem with the law
  • Strong proof = Very good evidence

πŸ•°οΈ Then vs. Now

Notice how the text compares time:

Past β†’\rightarrow "did this only a few times a year" Now β†’\rightarrow "doing this more often"

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group that runs a country or community.
Example:The government announced new rules about citizenship.
citizenship (n.)
The legal status of being a member of a country.
Example:He lost his citizenship after lying on the form.
judge (n.)
A person who decides legal cases in a court.
Example:Only a judge can decide to take away citizenship.
proof (n.)
Evidence that shows something is true.
Example:The government must show strong proof that the person lied.
expert (n.)
A person who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Example:Some experts think judges might stop the government from doing this too often.
fraud (n.)
Wrong or illegal action to deceive people for money or advantage.
Example:The government wants to stop fraud in citizenship applications.
court (n.)
A place where legal cases are decided by judges.
Example:The courts may disagree with these new rules.
rule (n.)
A rule is a rule that tells people what they can or cannot do.
Example:The new rule says the government must prove a lie before removing citizenship.