Some citizenship naturalization ceremonies canceled ‘at the finish line,’ lawyer says

2:30New US citizens recite the Oath of Allegiance before receiving their naturalization certificates during a formal ceremony at Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, June 25, 2025. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images

On December 4, Gail Breslow’s client, a Haitian national, arrived at the historic Faneuil Hall to take her citizenship oath. This event was anticipated to be the conclusion of several years of legal fees and documentation, marking the final hurdle before she could attain citizenship.