Ruling Targets Egyptian-Israeli Marriages

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2010 The Egyptian high court has upheld a ruling that allows the state to strip citizenship status from Egyptian men who wed Israeli women if the government believes the marriage poses a threat to the country's national security. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Terrorists, Turn In Your Citizenship Cards

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2010 A new bill by everyone's favorite Sen. Joe Lieberman and newly elected Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown aims to give the State Department permission to yank the citizenship status of individuals who allegedly ally themselves with terrorists and terrorist groups. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Rule Allows West Bank Deportations

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2010 A new order from the Israel Defense Forces will enable the government to deport tens of thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank. The military order defines anyone who is in the West Bank illegally as an "infiltrator," and gives the IDF the ability to deport or arrest Palestinians without other cause. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Buying Time on Immigration

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 4, 2009 On many questions, President Obama's approach is full speed ahead. On immigration reform, he prefers to take one step at a time. There really is no alternative. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

14 Killed at N.Y. Immigration Center

Staff / Truthdig Apr 4, 2009 A gunman blocked the back door to a Binghamton, N.Y., immigration office before opening fire on a citizenship class, killing 13 people and seriously wounding four others before taking his own life, according to local officials. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Born Again American’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2009 TV legend Norman Lear is no stranger to philanthropy. His latest venture is an interactive music video that celebrates the "rebirth and re-expression of citizenship through informed and thoughtful activism." Give it a gander after the jump, then make your own version. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lose Your Home, Lose Your Vote

Staff / Truthdig Sep 25, 2008 The tanking economy is screwing over citizens both as homeowners and voters. The past two years have seen more than 1 million people lose their homes through foreclosure, and November's election may see the same people also disqualified from voting due to election laws requiring official notification of voters' new addresses. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Could L.A. Accidentally Elect a White Separatist?

Staff / Truthdig May 19, 2008 Not many people pay attention to judicial elections, especially one held in June, and it's for that reason that some Angelenos are worried about the campaign of William Johnson. A white separatist, Johnson is apparently counting on a lack of attention and the support of Ron Paul's local organization to help him to victory. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Immigration Dept. Deports Americans

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2008 Despite his Southern accent and the conclusions of a court to the contrary, officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement managed to convince themselves that Thomas Warziniack was born in Russia. So they detained and planned to deport him. He is just one of hundreds of victims caught up in an unforgiving bureaucracy who beg, often without recourse, to be taken seriously. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: Your Papers, Please

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jul 13, 2006 The current push to require voters to supply proof of citizenship at the voting booth has very little to do with preventing illegal voting and much more to do with keeping away from the polls those most likely to vote for Democrats. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Senate Backs Fence, Access to Citizenship

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2006 The Senate has voted to build 370 miles of triple-layer fencing along the Mexico border, but also has endorsed a chance at citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants. Interesting mixed message, but perhaps the best that could be hoped for, given the political climate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senate Panel Passes Immigration Bill

Staff / Truthdig Mar 28, 2006 The bill, which requires approval by the full Senate, clears the way for 11 million illegal aliens to seek U.S. citizenship, and will allow some 1.5 million workers to seek temporary jobs legally. This is a big win for the hundreds of thousands of people who joined protest marches this past weekend. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )