Quick Answer
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is proposing a bill to force Americans with dual citizenship to renounce their foreign nationality or risk losing U.S. citizenship status altogether. While media coverage frames it as a national security measure, legal experts call it unconstitutional, unenforceable, and historically reckless.
Dual nationality is expressly recognized under U.S. State Department guidance and USCIS naturalization manuals. Forcing millions of naturalized and birthright Americans to “choose” is not policy — it’s a culture war billboard meant to appeal to anti-immigration primary voters in Ohio and nationally.
The real impact of Bernie Moreno’s bill to end dual nationality would fall hardest on diverse immigrant communities in Ohio — particularly Somali, Nepali, Ukrainian, Mexican, Arab, and West African families who use dual nationality to maintain property, inheritance rights, travel access, and family ties.
This article shows why the proposal is legally dead on arrival and politically intentional.
For additional information, see: Why Bernie Moreno’s Exclusive Citizenship Act Is Unconstitutional — And He Knows It”

Why This Is Surfacing Now (and Why It’s Everywhere Online)
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Cleveland.com broke the story: “Sen. Moreno wants to end dual citizenship; renounce the other nation or lose your US status.”
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It arrives on the heels of Trump’s widely broadcast promise to impose a “permanent pause on migration from Third World countries.”
(Al Jazeera) -
Reddit communities are exploding with real fear:
r/Ohio, r/Immigration, r/legaladvice, r/politics
Questions include:
“Will this affect green card applicants?”
“Can they take citizenship from people born here?”
“My baby has dual citizenship through mom — is she at risk?”
These are emotionally real questions, not theoretical academic hypotheticals.
What Moreno’s Bill Would Require (Based on Reporting)
The reported proposal would:
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Force individuals with dual citizenship to renounce their foreign nationality
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Or risk losing their U.S. citizenship
There is NO mention of:
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Due process
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Timeframes
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Exemptions for military families
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Protection for children or refugees
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Naturalized vs. birthright distinction
It is a blanket political gesture, not real legislation.
According to Congress.gov, there is no bill text publicly available yet, but the core concept is clear enough to analyze.

How Dual Citizenship Works Right Now (Reality Check)
Dual citizenship is legal and widely recognized
The U.S. State Department says:
“U.S. law does not require a U.S. citizen to choose between U.S. citizenship and another nationality.”
(U.S. State Department – Dual Nationality)
USCIS does not require renunciation in practice
Although the naturalization oath references “renouncing” other allegiances, pursuant to USCIS policy, this language is symbolic and has no legal mechanism to strip foreign citizenship.
The federal government does not track dual nationals
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There is no database
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No registry
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No notification system to foreign governments
To enforce Moreno’s proposal, the government would need:
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A national citizenship registry
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Data sharing agreements with 190+ governments
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Certification of foreign renunciations
This is logistically impossible and politically absurd.
Supreme Court Precedent (The Part Moreno’s Team Is Not Mentioning)
🟦 Afroyim v. Rusk (1967)
The Court held that Congress cannot strip citizenship without voluntary consent.
🟦 Vance v. Terrazas (1980)
The government must prove intent to relinquish citizenship — not simply prove a foreign tie.
🟦 Trop v. Dulles (1958)
The Court called revocation of citizenship:
“More primitive than torture… and totally at odds with the principles of our government.”
Moreno’s proposal runs directly against all three cases.
Who Is Actually at Risk (Ohio Reality Check)
Ohio is one of the top immigrant-resettlement states in the Midwest.
Estimated dual-national communities in Ohio:
(Sources cross-referenced from Migration Policy Institute, Pew, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, and local refugee agencies)
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Somali: 25,000+ in Columbus and Cleveland
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Nepali/Bhutanese: 60,000 around Columbus & Central Ohio
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Ukrainian: 50,000 statewide
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Mexican: 150,000 statewide
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Arab Americans (Lebanese, Iraqi, Syrian): 120,000+ statewide
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West African (Nigerian, Liberian, Ghanaian): 45,000+
Many possess:
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Birthright dual nationality
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Foreign passports
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Consular registration
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Foreign property rights
None of this is criminal.
It’s ordinary immigrant family life.
Why This Is a Cynical Political Move (Not a Real Policy Proposal)
✔️ 1. The bill is written to generate headlines, not pass
It appeals to:
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“America First” voters
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Anti-immigration PACs
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Primary election donors
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Conservative cable news audiences
It is signal politics — not legislative policy.
✔️ 2. The bill exploits a tragedy to generalize millions
This is a classic political framing tactic:
One violent incident = millions punished
✔️ 3. It shifts the conversation away from real immigration problems
Major immigration issues today include:
USCIS PROCESSING DELAYS
(USCIS Case Processing Times)
INTERVIEW ARREST RISKS
Why ICE Is Now Waiting at USCIS Interviews (marriage overstay arrests explained)
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/why-ice-is-now-waiting-at-uscis-how-visa-overstays-during-marriage-based-green-card-applications-are-leading-to-arrests/
ASYLUM DECISION FREEZE
Asylum on Hold: Guide to the Nationwide Suspension of Asylum Decisions
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/asylum-suspension-2025-guide-to-nationwide-asylum-decisions/
FAMILY MIGRATION BACKLOG
Family Immigration Under Threat — Trump Policy Analysis
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/trends-with-family-immigration-under-trump-2025-what-plans-mean-for-spouses-fiancees-parents-and-children/
What Would Actually Happen If This Became Law
Spoiler: chaos.
Government tasks:
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Build a new federal bureaucracy
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Create new citizenship termination courts
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Serve notices of loss of nationality
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File action in U.S. District Court
Individual consequences:
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Lose ability to inherit foreign assets
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Lose foreign pension rights
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Lose ability to travel to visit aging parents
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Become a one-passport hostage
Biggest losers:
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Children with dual nationality by birth
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Immigrants who naturalized decades ago
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Elderly dual citizens with foreign retirement assets
There is no constituency for this except talk radio callers.
Global Comparison (Countries Moreno Is Copying — Badly)
Countries that generally ban dual nationality:
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China
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India
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Saudi Arabia
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Japan
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Indonesia
However:
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They do NOT revoke citizenship retroactively
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Their constitutions were structured from the beginning to ban dual nationality
The U.S. is not comparable — dual nationality is deeply embedded in statute, common law, and precedent.
This Bill Would Technically Affect Melania and Barron Trump — And Not Many Are Talking About It
Dual nationality isn’t just a “third-world” or “refugee” issue
It is elite, powerful, wealthy, and politically connected.
Consider the Trump family:
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Melania Trump was born in Slovenia, a country that permits dual citizenship under certain conditions.
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According to reporting from Business Insider, Barron Trump is eligible for Slovenian citizenship by descent, as publicly confirmed by Melania’s parents.
(Business Insider)
Under the framework of Moreno’s proposal:
Melania and Barron would be required to formally renounce Slovenia or risk being designated for U.S. citizenship termination proceedings.
If the proposal applies retroactively, they could face:
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Federal renunciation documentation requirements
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Foreign property disclosure obligations
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Cross-border inheritance conflicts
Constitutional irony
Legal scholars note that revocation of citizenship has been repeatedly rejected by the Supreme Court.
(Cornell Law School — Afroyim v. Rusk)
Yet, Moreno’s plan would blindside his political ally’s own family.
Say Goodbye to the NBA, Apple, and Half of Silicon Valley: Dual Nationality Is a Feature of American Competitiveness
America’s most successful companies are led by dual or multi-national figures:
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Elon Musk (South Africa / Canada / U.S.) —
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Satya Nadella (India / U.S.) —
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Sundar Pichai (India / U.S.) —
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Sergey Brin (Russia / U.S.) —
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Jensen Huang (Taiwan / U.S.) —
(Fortune profile on NVIDIA CEO)
Dual nationality is not a liability — it is a competitive advantage in foreign markets, research partnerships, VC funding, and global supply chain negotiations.
In sports, dual nationality is normal and beneficial:
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Joel Embiid (Cameroon / France / U.S. eligibility)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece / Nigeria)
(The Guardian profile) -
Shohei Ohtani (Japan / U.S. investment rights)
(MLB.com)
If Moreno’s plan became law, entire NBA and MLB contract structures would require renunciation screenings, foreign legal verification, and international property analysis.
Think about technology recruiting
The National Science Foundation says 48% of U.S. PhDs in engineering and computer science are foreign-born, many of them dual nationals.
(NSF: Science & Engineering Indicators)
Moreno’s proposal would:
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Disrupt H-1B to citizenship pipelines
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Jeopardize STEM innovation
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Deter foreign investment in U.S. startups
This is not immigrant policy.
This is economic self-harm.
CELEBRITY LIST OF DUAL NATIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES
Dual nationality is not a marginal or “third-world problem,” but a core feature of America’s identity, economy, culture, and global power.
These names will make you say, “Wait, seriously?— Senator Moreno wants to hurt THEM?”
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
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Arnold Schwarzenegger — Austria / U.S.
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Ted Cruz — Canada / U.S. (renounced Canadian citizenship in 2014)
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Michele Bachmann — Switzerland / U.S. (held citizenship until 2012)
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Dr. Mehmet Oz — Turkey / U.S.
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Melania Trump — Slovenia / U.S.
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Boris Johnson — technically U.S. by birth (born in NYC) / UK
(The Guardian)
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Madeleine Albright — Czechoslovakia / U.S.
(U.S. State Department)
TECH & BUSINESS LEADERS
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Elon Musk — South Africa / Canada / U.S.
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Satya Nadella — India / U.S.
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Sundar Pichai — India / U.S.
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Sergey Brin — Russia / U.S.
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Jensen Huang — Taiwan / U.S.
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Pierre Omidyar — France / U.S. (founder of eBay)
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Peter Thiel — Germany / U.S.
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Reid Hoffman — UK heritage / U.S. (LinkedIn founder)
(CNBC)
SCIENCE, MEDICINE & ACADEMIA
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Neil deGrasse Tyson — family dual heritage, Caribbean/U.S.
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Jennifer Doudna (CRISPR pioneer) — Canada/U.S. childhood ties
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Katalin Karikó — Hungary / U.S. (Nobel Prize for mRNA technology)
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Reinhard Genzel — Germany / U.S. (Nobel Prize physics)
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Atul Gawande — India / U.S. (public health leader)
(Harvard profile)
Almost every Nobel Prize immigrant scientist is dual national.
HOLLYWOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
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Natalie Portman — Israel / U.S.
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Salma Hayek — Mexico / U.S.
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Charlize Theron — South Africa / U.S.
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Mila Kunis — Ukraine / U.S.
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Jim Carrey — Canada / U.S.
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Keanu Reeves — Canada / U.S.
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Nina Dobrev — Bulgaria / Canada / U.S. ties
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Kiefer Sutherland — UK / Canada / U.S. roots
(BBC)
MUSIC & ARTS
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Freddie Mercury — Zanzibar / UK / global migration story
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Drake — Canada / U.S.
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Rihanna — Barbados / U.S. residence and dual claims
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Dave Matthews — South Africa / U.S.
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Lenny Kravitz — Bahamian/U.S. heritage
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Enrique Iglesias — Spain / U.S.
(Billboard)
SPORTS (NBA, NFL, MLB, Soccer, Tennis)
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Joel Embiid — Cameroon / France / U.S. pathway
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Giannis Antetokounmpo — Greece / Nigeria
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Patrick Mahomes — African American / international dual lineage context
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Shohei Ohtani — Japan / U.S. contract residency
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Rafael Nadal — Spain / U.S. business residency
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Novak Djokovic — Serbia / U.S. business asset ties
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Tyrese Haliburton — U.S. / Jamaican heritage
(local reporting & FIBA eligibility)
If Moreno’s proposed rule became law, major sports franchises would be forced to audit players’ passport status before signing contracts.
This is unprecedented in the history of modern American sports law.
MEDIA & JOURNALISM
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Fareed Zakaria — India / U.S.
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Fareed speaks frequently on nationality law & geopolitics — his take on Moreno’s bill would immediately generate national coverage.
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Christiane Amanpour — UK / Iran / U.S. ties
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Masha Gessen — Russia / U.S.
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Wolf Blitzer — Germany / U.S. heritage
(CNN Biography)
WHY THIS LIST MATTERS
This list destroys the stereotype that dual nationality is:
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A “third world” phenomenon
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A refugee issue
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A Somali/Nepali/Mexican problem
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A national security red flag
Dual nationality is America’s talent engine.
It is the common thread linking:
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The NBA MVP race
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The Nobel Prize winners
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The Fortune 500 CEOs
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The box office stars
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The global tech economy
Moreno’s plan would touch every single sector of U.S. society.
That is the story journalists will report.
100-NAME DUAL NATIONALITY TABLE (CELEBRITY + HIGH IMPACT FIGURES)
A. GLOBAL BUSINESS & TECH (20)
| Name | Dual Nationality / Origin | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Elon Musk | South Africa / Canada / U.S. | Tesla, SpaceX |
| Sundar Pichai | India / U.S. | |
| Satya Nadella | India / U.S. | Microsoft |
| Sergey Brin | Russia / U.S. | |
| Jensen Huang | Taiwan / U.S. | NVIDIA |
| Pierre Omidyar | France / U.S. | eBay |
| Andrew Grove | Hungary / U.S. | Intel |
| Vinod Khosla | India / U.S. | Sun Microsystems |
| Arianna Huffington | Greece / U.S. | Huffington Post |
| Peter Thiel | Germany / U.S. | PayPal |
| Patrick Collison | Ireland / U.S. resident | Stripe |
| John Collison | Ireland / U.S. resident | Stripe |
| Noubar Afeyan | Lebanon / Canada / U.S. | Moderna |
| Eric Yuan | China / U.S. | Zoom |
| Safra Catz | Israel / U.S. | Oracle |
| Anne Wojcicki | U.S. / Polish heritage | 23andMe |
| Tristan Walker | Jamaica / U.S. | Walker & Co. |
| Reshma Saujani | India / U.S. | Girls Who Code |
| Shahid Khan | Pakistan / U.S. | NFL (Jacksonville Jaguars), Auto Parts |
| Chamath Palihapitiya | Sri Lanka / Canada / U.S. | Venture Capital |
B. ENTERTAINMENT & HOLLYWOOD (20)
| Name | Dual Nationality / Origin | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Portman | Israel / U.S. | Actor |
| Salma Hayek | Mexico / U.S. | Actor |
| Charlize Theron | South Africa / U.S. | Actor |
| Mila Kunis | Ukraine / U.S. | Actor |
| Jim Carrey | Canada / U.S. | Actor |
| Keanu Reeves | Canada / U.S. | Actor |
| Ryan Reynolds | Canada / U.S. | Actor |
| Drake | Canada / U.S. | Music |
| Dave Matthews | South Africa / U.S. | Music |
| Lenny Kravitz | Bahamian heritage / U.S. | Music |
| Nina Dobrev | Bulgaria / Canada / U.S. ties | Actor |
| Kiefer Sutherland | Canada / UK / U.S. ties | Actor |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria / U.S. | Gov’t / Actor |
| Sofia Vergara | Colombia / U.S. | Actor |
| Lupita Nyong’o | Kenya / Mexico / U.S. ties | Actor |
| Mark Cuban | U.S. / foreign dual eligibility | Entrepreneur / Media |
| Emma Watson | UK / France / U.S. residence | Actor |
| Sandra Bullock | U.S. / Germany heritage | Actor |
| Enrique Iglesias | Spain / U.S. ties | Music |
| Camila Cabello | Cuba / U.S. | Music |
C. SPORTS (NBA, MLB, NFL, SOCCER, TENNIS) (20)
| Name | Dual Nationality / Origin | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | Cameroon / France / U.S. pathway | NBA |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Greece / Nigeria | NBA |
| Shohei Ohtani | Japan / U.S. contract | MLB |
| Novak Djokovic | Serbia / U.S. property/business | Tennis |
| Rafael Nadal | Spain / U.S. business residence | Tennis |
| Luka Dončić | Slovenia / U.S. residence | NBA |
| Domantas Sabonis | Lithuania / U.S. ties | NBA |
| Clint Dempsey | U.S. / Irish heritage | Soccer |
| Christian Pulisic | Croatia / U.S. | Soccer |
| Tyler Adams | U.S. / Guyanese heritage | Soccer |
| Alphonso Davies | Ghana / Canada / U.S. pathway | Soccer |
| Patrick Mahomes | African American / global lineage | NFL |
| Nnamdi Asomugha | Nigeria / U.S. | NFL |
| Ha Seong Kim | South Korea / U.S. contract | MLB |
| Coco Gauff | U.S. / foreign eligibility lineage | Tennis |
| Naomi Osaka | Japan / U.S. | Tennis |
| Diego Luna | Mexico / U.S. | Soccer (MLS) |
| Sue Bird | Israel / U.S. | WNBA |
| Ozzie Albies | Curaçao / U.S. | MLB |
| Alejandro Bedoya | Colombia / U.S. | Soccer |
D. POLITICS, NEWS, MEDIA, DIPLOMACY (20)
| Name | Dual Nationality / Origin | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Melania Trump | Slovenia / U.S. | First Lady |
| Ted Cruz | Canada / U.S. (renounced) | U.S. Senate |
| Michele Bachmann | Switzerland / U.S. (renounced) | U.S. Congress |
| Boris Johnson | U.S. (by birth) / UK (renounced U.S.) | Prime Minister of UK |
| Fareed Zakaria | India / U.S. | CNN |
| Christiane Amanpour | UK / Iran / U.S. ties | Journalism |
| Masha Gessen | Russia / U.S. | Journalism |
| Wolf Blitzer | Germany / U.S. heritage | CNN |
| Ilan Stavans | Mexico / U.S. | Scholar |
| Henry Kissinger | Germany / U.S. | State |
| Madeleine Albright | Czechoslovakia / U.S. | State |
| John Yoo | South Korea / U.S. | Legal |
| Dinesh D’Souza | India / U.S. | Political media |
| Ari Melber | European lineage | MSNBC |
| John Oliver | UK / U.S. (naturalized) | HBO |
| Trevor Noah | South Africa / U.S. | Comedy |
| Miranda Kerr | Australia / U.S. | Media |
| Padma Lakshmi | India / U.S. | Media |
| Hasan Minhaj | India / U.S. | Media |
| Reza Aslan | Iran / U.S. | Media |
E. SCIENCE, MEDICINE, ACADEMIA & HUMAN RIGHTS (20)
| Name | Dual Nationality / Origin | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Katalin Karikó | Hungary / U.S. | Nobel Prize (mRNA) |
| Jennifer Doudna | Canada / U.S. upbringing | Nobel Prize (CRISPR) |
| Reinhard Genzel | Germany / U.S. | Nobel (Physics) |
| Nergis Mavalvala | Pakistan / U.S. | Astrophysics |
| Atul Gawande | India / U.S. | Medicine |
| Siddhartha Mukherjee | India / U.S. | Medicine |
| Neil deGrasse Tyson | Caribbean lineage / U.S. | Astrophysics |
| Kip Thorne | U.S. / European connections | Physics |
| Richard Feynman | U.S. / global lineage | Physics |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | U.S. / foreign ancestry | Human rights |
| José Andrés | Spain / U.S. | Humanitarian relief |
| Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Nigeria / U.S. | Literature |
| Viet Thanh Nguyen | Vietnam / U.S. | Literature |
| Wole Soyinka | Nigeria / U.S. connections | Literature |
| Roxane Gay | Haiti / U.S. | Literature |
| Laila Lalami | Morocco / U.S. | Academia |
| Moustafa Bayoumi | Egypt / U.S. | Scholar |
| Reza Negarestani | Iran / U.S. | Philosophy |
| Thomas Piketty | France / U.S. academic ties | Economics |
| Esther Duflo | France / U.S. | Economics |
The Forgotten People: Dual Citizenship as a Lifeline for Refugees, Survivors, and Children Who Don’t Fit in One Passport”
For many refugees, dual nationality is not luxury — it is survival
The UNHCR documents how maintaining a connection to a home country can facilitate family reunification and inheritance rights.
(UNHCR Guidance on Nationality and Statelessness)
Real Ohio examples (fictionalized but statistically accurate):
“Adam” — 8 years old, Toledo
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Mom: Syrian
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Dad: Cleveland
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Adam has two passports because Syrian nationality is transmitted by bloodline.
(Migration Policy Institute — Syrian diaspora in America)
Moreno’s bill would mean Adam:
Must choose a country before he learns multiplication.
“Hiba” — 72, Columbus
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Two pensions
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Two countries
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Two legal systems
She could lose Inheritance rights, burial rights, and elder care access under a forced renunciation scheme.
This is not just paperwork
The American Civil Liberties Union warns that “revocation of citizenship is among the gravest actions a government can take.”
(ACLU — Citizenship & Due Process Report)
Trauma research backs this up
The Journal of Refugee Studies finds that forced nationality loss is associated with:
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PTSD triggers
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Family separation distress
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Intergenerational identity trauma
(Oxford Academic — Refugee Studies)
Identity is not administrative.
Identity is ancestral memory.
It is grandparents’ house keys, not a box on a form.
FAQ: Bill To Cancel Dual Nationality
Q: Can Congress legally force me to renounce my foreign citizenship?
A: Not under current Supreme Court rulings.
Q: Can Congress remove my U.S. citizenship?
A: The Supreme Court says only if you voluntarily intend to relinquish it.
Q: Would this affect people born in the U.S. who inherit citizenship from parents?
A: Yes, under the reported proposal.
Q: Would this affect naturalized citizens?
A: Yes, possibly first.
Q: Does USCIS track dual nationals?
A: No.
Q: Does the State Department track dual nationals?
A: No.
Q: Would foreign governments be required to notify the U.S. of renunciations?
A: Yes — which is unrealistic.
Q: Would this require treaties?
A: Almost certainly.
Q: Could someone refuse to renounce?
A: Yes — and the government would have little enforcement mechanism.
Q: Would children be affected?
A: Potentially millions.
Q: Does any major U.S. think tank support this?
A: Not currently.
Q: Would this create lawsuits?
A: Immediately, in multiple federal courts.
Q: Could this be used to target specific nationalities?
A: Yes — especially “enemy nations” or “high-risk groups.”
Q: Would dual nationals be forced to testify about foreign ties?
A: Possibly, creating mass due-process litigation.
Q: Could this affect military families abroad?
A: Highly likely.
Q: Would this affect employment?
A: Yes — in government, academia, and public sector hiring.
Q: Would this affect family immigration petitions?
A: Yes — unclear legal status could stall petitions.
Q: Would green card holders be affected?
A: Indirectly — naturalization would be riskier.
Q: Could ICE become involved?
A: Possibly, depending on enforcement strategy.
Q: Would foreign governments cooperate?
A: Unlikely.
Q: Can you lose U.S. citizenship by not filling out a form?
A: No, not legally.
Q: Could Congress amend the constitution to allow stripping citizenship?
A: It would require two-thirds of Congress + 38 states.
Q: Would this pass judicial review?
A: Almost certainly struck down.
Q: Is this about national security?
A: Mostly political messaging.
Q: Who benefits from this policy?
A: Politicians who want culture-war attention.
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Do not wait until:
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You get called for a USCIS interview
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A relative receives a Notice to Appear
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You’re asked to sign a renunciation or sworn declaration
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A consular officer demands proof of sole nationality
If you’re seeing policy headlines like these — especially involving dual citizenship — that means you should have a game plan.
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Comprehensive Resource Directory on Dual Nationality, Immigration Policy & Ohio Communities
🏛️ U.S. Government & Official Sources
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Dual Nationality — U.S. Department of State
Official guidance acknowledging dual nationality under U.S. law.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/Relinquishing-US-Nationality/Dual-Nationality.html -
USCIS Policy Manual — Citizenship & Naturalization
Covers U.S. naturalization rules, oath language, and citizenship law.
https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i -
DHS / Department of Homeland Security — Immigration Statistics & Population Data
Home to data on immigration flows, naturalizations, lawful permanent residents.
https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics (or DHS Office of Immigration Statistics page) -
Federal Register — Nationality & Naturalization Regulations
Official federal regulatory text relevant to citizenship law and nationality.
https://www.federalregister.gov (search: “nationality regulations”)
⚖️ Legal Authorities & Supreme Court Precedents on Citizenship
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Afroyim v. Rusk (1967) — Supreme Court decision affirming that U.S. citizens cannot be stripped of citizenship involuntarily.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/387/253 -
Vance v. Terrazas (1980) — Supreme Court ruling requiring “intent” for voluntary relinquishment of U.S. citizenship.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/444/252 -
Trop v. Dulles (1958) — Landmark case condemning revocation of citizenship as “more primitive than torture.”
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/356/86 -
Legal analysis of denaturalization & forced renunciation — HLG article
“Can Trump Take Away My Citizenship: Denaturalization in …”
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/can-trump-take-away-my-citizenship/
🧠 Think Tanks, Research & Academic Reports (Dual Citizenship, Immigration Trends)
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Migration Policy Institute (MPI) — Reports on Dual Citizenship & Migration
Comprehensive studies on dual nationality, mobility, and immigrant integration.
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/search?search=&topic=dual+citizenship -
Pew Research Center — Immigrant Populations, Dual Nationality & Naturalization Data
Statistical data and reports on foreign-born populations, citizenship status, and demographic trends.
https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/immigration-migration/ -
Brookings Institution — Immigration and National Security / Citizenship Research
Policy papers analyzing citizenship law, immigrant integration, and global migration trends.
https://www.brookings.edu/search/?s=citizenship+immigration -
Lawfare (Legal Scholarship) — Articles on Citizenship Law & Nationality Issues
Deep legal analyses, commentary, and precedent discussion relevant to citizenship and dual nationality.
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/?s=dual+citizenship -
Cato Institute — Research on Immigration, Citizenship, and Liberty
Libertarian-leaning analysis on immigration policy and implications for dual nationality.
https://www.cato.org/search?query=dual+citizenship
📰 Media & Journalism Coverage (Background, Trends, and Policy Context)
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Cleveland.com — “Sen. Moreno wants to end dual citizenship; renounce the other nation or lose your US status”
News story breaking the Moreno dual citizenship proposal.
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12/sen-moreno-wants-to-end-dual-citizenship-renounce-the-other-nation-or-lose-your-us-status.html -
The Guardian — Reporting on U.S. immigration pauses and dual nationality debates (2025)
Contextual coverage of wider immigration-policy shifts under current administration.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/02/trump-administration-pause-immigration -
Washington Post — “Trump pauses immigration applications for 19 nations on travel ban list”
Coverage of broader immigration policy changes tied to nationality and origin screening.
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Reuters, AP News, etc. — general immigration and nationality-related coverage
Use Reuters/AP search for dual citizenship / immigration policy / nationality law.
🏠 Ohio-based Immigrant & Refugee Community Organizations / Support Services
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Global Cleveland — Immigrant & Refugee Support, Outreach, Integration Programs in Cleveland
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Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) — Columbus, Ohio
Local nonprofit offering resettlement, legal aid, and community services.
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/community-refugee-immigration-services-cris-assisting-refugees-and-immigrants-in-columbus-ohio/ -
Asians Services In Action — Cleveland-based immigrant support org
Often included among top 10 immigration nonprofits in Cleveland.
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/10-immigration-nonprofits-cleveland/ -
Other Ohio nonprofit aggregators / resource listings
“A Sampling of Immigrant Assistance Nonprofits in Columbus, Ohio” — useful directory for local immigrant services.
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Local Legal Support — HLG Columbus & Cleveland immigration attorneys directory
For legal consultation, community support, and immigrant rights enforcement.
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/locations/ohio/columbus/
📄 HLG In-House Articles & Guides (Relevant to Citizenship, Dual Nationality, Denaturalization, Immigration Trends)
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Can You Have Dual Citizenship in the USA? — Overview of dual nationality under U.S. law.
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/dual-citizenship-in-the-u-s/ -
How to Apply for Dual Citizenship in the U.S. [Guide] — Practical guide for dual citizenship cases.
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/dual-citizenship-in-the-u-s/ -
Why Bernie Moreno’s Exclusive Citizenship Act Is Unconstitutional — And He Knows It”
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Should I Go to My USCIS Interview? Overstay Concerns — Why ICE Is Now Waiting at USCIS Interviews (Marriage Overstay Arrests Explained)
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/should-i-go-to-my-uscis-interview/ -
Guide to Nationwide Asylum Decisions — “Asylum on Hold: Guide to the Nationwide Suspension of Asylum Decisions”
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/asylum-suspension-2025-guide-to-nationwide-asylum-decisions/ -
Trends With Family Immigration Under Trump 2025 — What Plans Mean for Spouses, Fiancées, Parents, and Children
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/trends-with-family-immigration-under-trump-2025-what-plans-mean-for-spouses-fiancees-parents-and-children/ -
Can Trump Take Away My Citizenship: Denaturalization in … — Legal analysis of citizenship revocation attempts.
https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/can-trump-take-away-my-citizenship/
