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Protect Fair Pathways to Citizenship: Oppose Expanded 'Good Moral Character' Scrutiny
Related Article: Trump administration to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" requirement for U.S. citizenship - democraticunderground.com - Saturday, August 16, 2025, 5:56:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Federal Policymakers
Goal: We call on USCIS and federal policymakers to reverse the expanded scrutiny of the 'good moral character' requirement and to ensure the naturalization process remains fair, transparent, and free from discrimination.
The Trump administration's directive to intensify scrutiny of the 'good moral character' requirement for citizenship applications represents a troubling shift in U.S. immigration policy. For decades, the standard has been clear: applicants are evaluated based on specific disqualifying offenses outlined in law. Now, USCIS officers are instructed to make 'holistic assessments' based on subjective criteria like 'adherence to societal norms' and 'positive contributions.'
This expanded discretion opens the door to arbitrary and inconsistent decisions, increasing the risk of discrimination against immigrants based on personal biases, cultural misunderstandings, or political motivations. It undermines the integrity of the naturalization process and creates unnecessary barriers for hardworking legal immigrants who seek to fully participate in American society.
We urge USCIS and federal policymakers to restore fairness and clarity to the citizenship process. Immigrants who have followed the law and contributed to their communities deserve a transparent and just pathway to citizenship, not additional hurdles rooted in vague and subjective standards.
Key Demands
- Reverse the expanded 'good moral character' policy and return to clear, objective standards based on established law.
- Ensure that all naturalization assessments are free from subjective or culturally biased criteria.
- Increase transparency and accountability in the citizenship application process.
- Protect legal immigrants from arbitrary and discriminatory barriers to citizenship.
- Provide clear guidance and training to USCIS officers to prevent inconsistent or unfair application of the 'good moral character' requirement.
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