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Citizenship

It's suddenly much easier for Americans to get Canadian citizenship

  • Apr 24
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SCOTUS questions Trump's bid to redefine birthright citizenship

  • Apr 1
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House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters

  • Feb 12
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Additional citizenship provisions blocked in setback to Trump's order

  • Jan 31

Raleigh immigration lawyer talks fallout from pause on applications

  • Dec 3, 2025

Raleigh dad self-deports after 30 years in US

  • Oct 19, 2025

Trump asks SCOTUS to uphold his birthright citizenship order

  • Sep 27, 2025

New changes coming to U.S. citizenship test

  • Sep 17, 2025

Latest Videos

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NC welcomes new citizens in July 4th in ceremony at the State Capitol

  • Jul 5, 2025
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Nearly 2 dozen in the Triangle complete journey to become U.S. Citizens

  • Jul 4, 2023
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Naturalization ceremony held outside State Capitol

  • Jul 4, 2023
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18 Marines become new citizens aboard USS Wilmington

  • Dec 3, 2022
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Immigrants realize their dream of becoming citizens at the annual naturalization ceremony

  • Jul 4, 2018
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Dozens of people sorwn in as American citizens on July 4th holiday

  • Jul 21, 2017
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Naturalization ceremony in Raleigh

  • Oct 15, 2015

Latest Stories

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Trump says he's considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship, reigniting decadeslong feud

President Donald Trump reignited a feud with comedian Rosie O'Donnell, taking to his Truth Social platform to write he was considering revoking her citizenship.

  • Jul 13, 2025
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New Hampshire judge to pause Trump's birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in New Hampshire said he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it.

  • Jul 10, 2025

31 people from 19 countries become US citizens in NC at July 4th Naturalization Ceremony

31 people from 19 countries took the oath of allegiance on the grounds of the North Carolina State Capitol on July 4, 2025.

  • Jul 5, 2025

What's next for birthright citizenship after SCOTUS limits nationwide injunctions

Effective immediately, the Trump administration can begin planning for how it would implement an end to birthright citizenship.

  • Jun 28, 2025

Advocates react to several Supreme Court rulings that could impact NC

The Supreme Court issued a series of rulings Friday, drawing a range of reactions from advocates in North Carolina.

  • Jun 28, 2025