Is It Possible to Face Deportation as a United States Citizen?

Although there are many benefits of US citizenship, perhaps the most important is also the simplest: As a United States citizen, you cannot be kicked out of the country. But is this really true? Is it possible to face deportation even as a United States citizen? This issue raises serious questions – and it’s something that at least one individual is currently facing in the United States.

American Citizen Faces Deportation 

Although it might seem unthinkable, it is technically possible to face deportation as a United States citizen. This is something that one resident of New York is beginning to understand. This individual was apparently born on a US Army base in Germany, and he has lived in the Big Apple for more than 30 years. He also claims to hold valid United States citizenship. Despite his citizenship, immigration officials apparently want to deport him to Haiti – a country that he has never even visited.

Why is he threatened with deportation? At the end of the day, it comes down to a felony charge that he received as a youth. But even if he does have a felony on his record, it shouldn’t be legally possible to deport a United States citizen. Even if deportation is preferable to a lifetime prison sentence, the courts have no power to simply eject a citizen from the nation. According to a recent report, this story is actually somewhat common.

You Can Technically Become De-Naturalized 

Although a United States citizen cannot be deported, they can be “de-naturalized.” This only applies to those who have not been born in the nation. The naturalization process grants the full rights of citizenship, but under rare circumstances, these rights may be taken away. Once the individual has been de-naturalized, they can subsequently face deportation. This is one way in which a citizen could legally face deportation – albeit in a somewhat indirect manner.

What If You Gained Your Green Card Through Fraud? 

There is also another way in which a citizen could be deported. If you obtained your green card through fraudulent statements or actions, your citizenship status could be ignored – and you might be deported. For example, you might have pursued a “green card marriage.” You might have also lied on your green card application. If these factors exist, the United States government can take away your legal status before deporting you.

There are many ways in which immigration officials may attempt to circumvent your rights and eject you from the country. In order to defend against these tactics efficiently, you may need assistance from a qualified, experienced immigration attorney.

Find a Qualified, Experienced Deportation Defense Lawyer Today 

If you have been searching for an immigration lawyer in Palm Beach County, look no further than the Devore Law Group. We know the threat of deportation can strike when you least expect it – and we’re here to help at a moment’s notice. Book your consultation today to discuss your unique situation in greater detail and determine the most appropriate way to avoid deportation.

Sources: 

publicnewsservice.org/2023-12-19/immigration/new-yorker-faces-ice-deportation-despite-being-u-s-citizen/a87763-1#google_vignette

washingtonexaminer.com/news/ice-agents-continue-to-remove-dangerous-criminals-wanted-in-their-home-countries