naturalization
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During the McCarthy Era, the government formalized some of the rules governing naturalization, requiring immigrants to prove their commitment to the Constitution and mandating no memberships of “subversive” organizations within the previous five years.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Because even though their parents cannot gain citizenship because there are laws banning them from naturalization, we do mean the children.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026
It provided for the naturalization of immigrants who wished to become citizens and passport control services at ports of entry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Prosecutors said Puig lied on an application as part of his US naturalization process in 2019 when he denied ever gambling illegally.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
He gave cash bonuses for the top five people registering the most voters each month, bonuses for pledged future votes, bonuses for signing up immigrants for naturalization.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
Vocabulary lists containing naturalization
The Constitution of the United States
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myPerspectives 9.1
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Citizenship (Civics) - Middle School
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