Language to Enforce the Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance
Language to Enforce the Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance By: Center for Immigration Studies Part 1. Sanctions for Acts Violating the Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance. The following acts performed by naturalized citizens are deemed violations of the Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance that was taken voluntarily by the new citizens. The following acts are subject to sanctions of a $10,000 fine and one year in jail for each act. • Voting in an election of the foreign state in which the persons were previously a subject or citizen; • Running for elective office of the foreign state in which the persons were previously a subject or citizen; • Serving in any government body (executive, legislative, or judicial; national, provincial, or local) of the foreign state in which the persons were previously a subject or citizen; • Using the passport of the foreign state in which the persons were previously a subject or citizen; • Taking an oath of allegiance to the foreign state in whic...