National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Condemns DOJ Directive on Denaturalization – Washington, DC (July 1, 2025) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) condemns a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) directive calling for the revocation of citizenship for people accused of certain crimes via civil proceedings, which carry a lower burden of proof and do not require the government to provide the accused with an attorney if they cannot afford one.