Surge in Birth Tourism to Canada After Trump's Failed US Citizenship Bid
Following President Trump's failed attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., Canadian birth tourism operators report a surge in inquiries from expectant mothers, primarily from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with some operators experiencing a three-to-four-fold increase in inquiries, althoug...
Surge in Birth Tourism to Canada After Trump's Failed US Citizenship Bid
Following President Trump's failed attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., Canadian birth tourism operators report a surge in inquiries from expectant mothers, primarily from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with some operators experiencing a three-to-four-fold increase in inquiries, althoug...
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44% Bias Score
Republican Attorneys General Sue to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from 2030 Census
Four Republican state attorneys general are suing to exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2030 census count used to determine congressional representation, echoing President Trump's previous efforts and potentially impacting the distribution of $2.8 trillion in federal funds.
Republican Attorneys General Sue to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from 2030 Census
Four Republican state attorneys general are suing to exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2030 census count used to determine congressional representation, echoing President Trump's previous efforts and potentially impacting the distribution of $2.8 trillion in federal funds.
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44% Bias Score
Sweden to revoke citizenship for national security threats
Sweden's political parties agreed to revoke citizenship from dual nationals committing national security crimes, including bribery or false information during the application process, or crimes under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court; a parliamentary vote is planned for next year.
Sweden to revoke citizenship for national security threats
Sweden's political parties agreed to revoke citizenship from dual nationals committing national security crimes, including bribery or false information during the application process, or crimes under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court; a parliamentary vote is planned for next year.
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44% Bias Score
Allegations of Turkish Citizenship Granted to Somali President's Son After Fatal Accident
Following a fatal accident in Istanbul where the son of Somalia's president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud, was found primarily at fault for the death of Turkish motorcyclist Yunus Emre Göçer, allegations emerged that Mohamud and 35 associates received Turkish citizenship, sparking public outrage and parliam...
Allegations of Turkish Citizenship Granted to Somali President's Son After Fatal Accident
Following a fatal accident in Istanbul where the son of Somalia's president, Hassan Shekh Mohamud, was found primarily at fault for the death of Turkish motorcyclist Yunus Emre Göçer, allegations emerged that Mohamud and 35 associates received Turkish citizenship, sparking public outrage and parliam...
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52% Bias Score
Banyarwanda Elect New Leaders to Push for Ugandan Citizenship Reform
The Banyarwanda community in Uganda elected a new leadership committee, chaired by Simon Kaitana, to push for a constitutional amendment addressing systemic discrimination in acquiring national identification documents, citing Article 10's restrictive citizenship criteria based on pre-1926 ancestry,...
Banyarwanda Elect New Leaders to Push for Ugandan Citizenship Reform
The Banyarwanda community in Uganda elected a new leadership committee, chaired by Simon Kaitana, to push for a constitutional amendment addressing systemic discrimination in acquiring national identification documents, citing Article 10's restrictive citizenship criteria based on pre-1926 ancestry,...
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36% Bias Score
California Man Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Business
A California man, Michael Liu, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running "USA Happy Baby," a business that helped hundreds of Chinese women travel to the U.S. to give birth, gaining U.S. citizenship for their children between 2012 and 2015, deceiving U.S. authorities about their intentions.
California Man Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Business
A California man, Michael Liu, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running "USA Happy Baby," a business that helped hundreds of Chinese women travel to the U.S. to give birth, gaining U.S. citizenship for their children between 2012 and 2015, deceiving U.S. authorities about their intentions.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Voting Rights: A Democratic Deficit
Germany's upcoming federal election will exclude roughly 10 million non-citizens from voting, highlighting a "democratic deficit" exacerbated by restrictive citizenship laws and anti-immigrant sentiment, despite recent reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers.
Germany's Voting Rights: A Democratic Deficit
Germany's upcoming federal election will exclude roughly 10 million non-citizens from voting, highlighting a "democratic deficit" exacerbated by restrictive citizenship laws and anti-immigrant sentiment, despite recent reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers.
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44% Bias Score
Sweden to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit security threats or obtain passports fraudulently
Sweden will amend its constitution to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit national security crimes or fraudulently obtain passports, reflecting a hardening stance on immigration amid concerns about extremism and organized crime; the changes will take effect in June 2026.
Sweden to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit security threats or obtain passports fraudulently
Sweden will amend its constitution to revoke citizenship from dual nationals who commit national security crimes or fraudulently obtain passports, reflecting a hardening stance on immigration amid concerns about extremism and organized crime; the changes will take effect in June 2026.
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40% Bias Score
Record-High Naturalizations in Hesse in 2024
Hesse, Germany, recorded a record-high number of naturalizations in 2024, exceeding previous years significantly due to the legalization of dual citizenship and the fulfillment of residency requirements by immigrants. Darmstadt processed over 20,000 applications, with 19,000 approvals.
Record-High Naturalizations in Hesse in 2024
Hesse, Germany, recorded a record-high number of naturalizations in 2024, exceeding previous years significantly due to the legalization of dual citizenship and the fulfillment of residency requirements by immigrants. Darmstadt processed over 20,000 applications, with 19,000 approvals.
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Greek Royal Family Members Obtain Citizenship
Ten members of the former Greek royal family obtained Greek citizenship under the Venizelos law, resolving a long-standing issue stemming from the 1974 referendum abolishing the monarchy and subsequent disputes over the Tatoi estate.
Greek Royal Family Members Obtain Citizenship
Ten members of the former Greek royal family obtained Greek citizenship under the Venizelos law, resolving a long-standing issue stemming from the 1974 referendum abolishing the monarchy and subsequent disputes over the Tatoi estate.
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Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
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36% Bias Score
Iowa Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Voter Citizenship Data
Iowa officials sued the Biden administration for access to citizenship data on 2,176 voters flagged from a Department of Transportation list, leading to ballot challenges, an ACLU lawsuit, and a federal judge's denial of a request to halt the challenges; at least 500 individuals proved citizenship a...
Iowa Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Voter Citizenship Data
Iowa officials sued the Biden administration for access to citizenship data on 2,176 voters flagged from a Department of Transportation list, leading to ballot challenges, an ACLU lawsuit, and a federal judge's denial of a request to halt the challenges; at least 500 individuals proved citizenship a...
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48% Bias Score