WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt issued the following press release:
Amid reports of rampant fraud perpetrated by Somali crime rings in Minnesota, including convictions of naturalized citizens, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to restore integrity to the naturalization process by expanding and clarifying grounds to revoke the citizenship of certain individuals who demonstrate through their involvement with fraud, other serious felonies, or terrorist organizations that they never met the statutory requirements for citizenship.
"American citizenship is a privilege, and anyone hoping to be a part of our great nation must demonstrate a sincere attachment to our Co...