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Original Date Announced
March 31, 2025DHS will no longer participate in naturalization ceremonies at public venues in cities/counties/states that have "sanctuary" policies limiting law enforcement from cooperating with federal enforcement efforts.
USCIS instructed employees through an email that: "If an entity located in a sanctuary city requests to host a ceremony, we request that you politely decline the invitation.” It also indicates that "this change will not affect a naturalization candidate’s ability to naturalize," and that USCIS will instead host the ceremonies at their offices, privately-owned venues, or other federally-owned and operated spaces.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1659]
2025.03.31 USCIS - Email Directive on USCIS Participation in Naturalization CeremoniesEffective Date
March 31, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)
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April 2, 2025
2025.04.02_USCIS terminates naturalization ceremony contract with the Heritage Theater
Naturalization ceremonies will no longer be held at the Heritage Theater in Campbell, California. USCIS terminated its longstanding contract with the theater, claiming that this decision falls under the "termination for convenience of the government" clause in the contract. Reportedly, naturalization ceremonies will now take place in the parking lot of the San Jose field office.
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Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: NaturalizationAgencies Affected: USCISAssociated or Derivative Policies
- February 5, 2025 DOJ issues "Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives" Memorandum
Documents
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