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Reports that U.S. Army is discharging immigrant recruits

  1. Original Date Announced

    July 5, 2018

    According to the Associated Press, some immigrant U.S. Army reservists and recruits who enlisted in the military under the MAVNI program which offered eligibility for citizenship are being abruptly discharged. At least 40 individuals are reported to have been improperly discharged. Service in the military provides eligibility for citizenship. [ID #626]

    AP NewsBreak: US Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits
  2. Effective Date

    July 5, 2018
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • July 20, 2018

      NY Post: Army stops discharges of immigrant recruits — for now

      A memo shared with the Associated Press dated July 20 orders high-ranking Army officials to stop processing discharges of men and women who enlisted in the special immigrant program, effective immediately.

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Current Status

Not in effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Citizenship
Agencies Affected: DOD

Pre Trump-Era Policies

Documents

Trump-Era Policy Documents

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