Naturalized Citizens' Shifting Sense of Belonging

Dauda Sesay, a naturalized American citizen, once felt a strong sense of belonging and security. However, recent changes in immigration policies and increased deportation efforts have shaken his confidence. He now carries his passport domestically and fears for his status, as reports of citizen citizens being detained and the Justice Departments plans to denaturalize immigrants have caused uncertainty. This shift in perception of citizenship, once limited to free white persons, is deeply concerning for many who have committed their lives to the country. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.