US Senator Introduces Bill to End Dual Citizenship, Nigerians Could Be Affected

United States Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, a proposed legislation aimed at banning dual citizenship for US nationals. If passed, the bill could impact thousands of dual nationals, including Nigerians who have obtained American citizenship.

Currently, US law allows citizens to hold multiple nationalities without giving up their American status. Moreno, who previously renounced his Colombian citizenship, argued that dual citizenship creates “conflicts of interest and divided loyalties.” He stressed that American citizenship should be treated as “an honor and a privilege,” adding, “if you want to be an American, it’s all or nothing.”

In a post on X, Moreno wrote, “It was an honor to pledge an Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America and only to the United States of America. America First and America Only. It’s time to end dual citizenship for good.”

If enacted, the bill would also affect high-profile individuals, including US First Lady Melania Trump, who holds both American and Slovenian citizenship. It could have significant consequences for ordinary dual nationals, forcing them to renounce other nationalities to retain their American citizenship.

Data from the US Department of Homeland Security shows that between 2021 and 2023, 38,890 Nigerians were naturalised in the United States, making Nigeria the only African country among the top 20 nations for US naturalisation during that period. While Nigerian law allows citizens by birth to hold dual nationality, Moreno’s proposal would create a conflict for Nigerian-Americans.

This legislative move follows months after former President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at limiting automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants born in the US. That order remains on hold due to legal challenges citing protections under the 14th Amendment.

The proposed legislation has sparked concern among immigrant communities in the United States. Many Nigerians and other dual nationals are now closely watching the developments, worried about potential disruptions to family ties, business operations, and residency plans if the bill becomes law.

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