US judge revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man who changed name to remain in country

This case underscores the United States' unwavering commitment to the integrity of its citizenship process. The Department of Justice, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, has successfully demonstrated that individuals who attempt to defraud the system by concealing their past immigration history will be held accountable.

Gurdev Singh Sohal's attempt to assume a new identity, including a different name and date of birth, to circumvent a deportation order and obtain U.S. citizenship was ultimately unsuccessful. The use of fingerprint analysis in 2020 proved that Sohal, under his assumed identity, was the same individual previously ordered to be deported.

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This case shows this Administration’s strength and commitment to ensuring the sanctity of U.S. citizenship.

This ruling is a significant victory for the administration, sending a clear message that immigration and identity fraud will not be tolerated. The successful denaturalization action, one of several since the beginning of the year, highlights the robust partnership between federal agencies in safeguarding the nation against those who seek to exploit its immigration laws. The sanctity of U.S. citizenship is paramount, and this case reaffirms the government's dedication to protecting it.

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The cooperation between the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security reflects a strong partnership to protect the nation against immigration and identity fraud.