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Biden Administration Speeds Up Citizenship Processing, Reduces Trump-era Backlog Before Election

Aug 13, 2024, 02:00 PM

The federal government is processing citizenship requests at the fastest rate in a decade, significantly reducing a backlog that accumulated during the Trump administration and the coronavirus pandemic. This acceleration in naturalization is allowing thousands of immigrants to become U.S. citizens in time to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The New York Times reports that this effort is part of a broader strategy to reshape the electorate ahead of a pivotal election. New citizens express enthusiasm about voting in November, highlighting the political implications of increased naturalization rates. The Biden administration's expedited processing is seen as beneficial to Democrats, as mass legal immigration is perceived to politically favor them.