Under the Trump administration, many immigrants are facing significant challenges while attempting to complete their final legal step to citizenship. This has led to numerous citizenship ceremonies being abruptly canceled or disrupted, particularly for individuals from specific countries. Reports indicate that immigrants have been turned away from ceremonies at the last moment, with some even being removed from lines just before pledging allegiance. Advocates and lawmakers, including Senator Markey, have condemned these actions, labeling them as cruel and discriminatory. The new policies have created an atmosphere of fear around naturalization, leaving many would-be citizens uncertain about their futures and feeling unwelcome in the U.S.