Stories by Ximena Bustillo
Ximena Bustillo
Homeland Security Department and Immigration Policy Correspondent, Washington Desk
2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations
The year began with many people becoming U.S. citizens, but by December, fewer people were doing so, driven by ramped-up scrutiny of applications and eroding trust in the system.
Anusha Mathur, Ximena Bustillo | Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
