Justice Dept. Targets Hundreds of Citizens in New Push for Denaturalization The U.S. Justice Department has identified 384 foreign-born Americans whose citizenship it aims to revoke, marking a significant escalation in denaturalization efforts. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to expedite the process, involves assigning denaturalization cases to prosecutors in 39 U.S. attorney’s offices nationwide. The move was announced during a meeting in Washington, where senior officials emphasized the need to prioritize these cases, though the specific criteria for targeting the 384 individuals remains unclear. Under federal law, the government can seek to strip citizenship from individuals who obtained it through fraud, such as entering sham marriages or withholding critical information about their past. Criminal activities may also lead to denaturalization, though the process requires presenting evidence to a federal judge through civil or criminal proceedings. Historically, denaturalization cases were handled by the Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration Litigation, but the new approach involves regular prosecutors, potentially accelerating the pace of denaturalizations, which have been rare in recent decades. This effort aligns with the Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which includes increasing denaturalization referrals from the Department of Homeland Security. Officials claim to be pursuing the highest volume of such cases in history, with a focus on “criminal aliens” who allegedly defrauded the naturalization process. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated that citizenship fraud is a serious crime, and those who obtained citizenship through deceit will face accountability.#white_house #university_of_virginia #abigail_jackson #justice_dept #francey_hakes
Q&A: It’s the 20th ‘Hannaversary’ of ‘Hannah Montana.’ Why is Disney making a big deal? Disney is leveraging the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana to reignite interest in the franchise while expanding its reach to younger audiences. The company is combining nostalgia with modern streaming strategies to attract Gen Z and millennial viewers, aiming to repackage the show’s legacy for a new generation. Media expert Anthony Palomba, a professor at the University of Virginia, explains that the move reflects a broader trend in media where nostalgia is strategically activated through algorithms to reconnect fans with childhood memories. The anniversary event, which launched this week, includes a renewed focus on the show’s content and its cultural impact. Palomba notes that Disney’s goal is not only to rekindle interest in Hannah Montana but also to gauge how much fan engagement can be generated. “Can we reignite it?” he asks, highlighting the challenge of drawing in new viewers while maintaining the show’s relevance. The strategy involves integrating the property into Disney+’s broader catalog, potentially pairing it with other nostalgic content to create a curated experience for audiences. Nostalgia, Palomba argues, is particularly effective for Gen Z and young millennials, who are navigating economic pressures like student debt and housing instability. Revisiting childhood memories offers a sense of comfort and comparison, allowing them to measure their current struggles against past experiences. This emotional resonance makes nostalgia a powerful tool for engagement, especially in an oversaturated media landscape where content is abundant but attention is scarce. The concept of “algorithmically activated nostalgia” refers to how digital platforms now use data to strategically reintroduce nostalgic content.#disney_plus #miley_cyrus #disney #university_of_virginia #anthony_palomba
Women's March Madness Live Updates: Second-Round Preview and Key Matchups The second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament is set to determine the final eight teams advancing to the Sweet 16. With the final eight spots on the line, Monday’s games will feature a mix of high-seeded matchups and potential upsets. ESPN is tracking all the action, including regular-season rematches and lower-seeded teams aiming for a surprise victory. The day’s schedule includes several notable contests, such as No. 6 Alabama facing No. 3 Louisville, No. 10 Virginia taking on No. 2 Iowa, and No. 9 Syracuse challenging No. 1 UConn. Other games feature No. 6 Notre Dame against No. 3 Ohio State, No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 4 West Virginia, and No. 7 Illinois against No. 2 Vanderbilt. The matchups highlight the competitive nature of the tournament, with teams vying to secure their place in the Sweet 16. Alabama’s path to the Sweet 16 involves addressing key weaknesses from its first-round win over Southern. Despite dominating in the paint, the Crimson Tide struggled with turnovers and rebounding, allowing Southern to capitalize on 14 turnovers and outrebound them 32-31. Coach Kristy Curry will need to adjust her strategy to ensure Alabama controls the tempo early, particularly against Louisville, which started slowly in its own first-round game. Louisville, meanwhile, faces challenges in improving its perimeter shooting and ball movement. The Cardinals struggled to score off the pass in their first-round game, but their ball movement improved in the second half. Coach Jeff Walz will look to build on Mackenly Randolph’s strong performance over the last five games as they aim to advance. Virginia’s confidence and scoring depth will be critical against Iowa.#ncaa_tournament #university_of_iowa #university_of_alabama #university_of_louisville #university_of_virginia
Wright State Raiders Set to Face Virginia Cavaliers in NCAA Tournament The Wright State Raiders will compete in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for the first time since 2022, facing the University of Virginia Cavaliers in a first-round matchup on Friday, March 20. This game marks the first meeting between the two programs, with Virginia entering as a No. 3 seed and Wright State as a No. 14 seed. The winner will advance to the second round, where they will face either No. 6 seed Tennessee or No. 11 seed Miami (Ohio) on Sunday, March 22. Virginia, ranked No. 3 in the tournament, boasts a 29-5 overall record (15-3 in the ACC), while Wright State, the No. 14 seed, has a 23-11 record (15-5 in the Horizon League). This is Wright State’s fifth appearance in the NCAA tournament, though they have not advanced past the first round since 2022. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are making their first tournament appearance since 2023, though they have a storied history in the event. The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, is situated in the central part of the state, southwest of Washington, D.C., and northwest of Richmond. The school enrolls over 26,000 students as of fall 2025. Virginia’s basketball program has reached the tournament multiple times, including a historic 2019 championship win. The Cavaliers also made waves in 2018 by becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose a first-round game to a No. 16 seed, a feat achieved under current coach Ryan Odom, who previously coached the University of Maryland-Baltimore County team that pulled off the upset. Wright State, based in Dayton, Ohio, is located northeast of downtown near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The university enrolls just under 12,000 students.#dayton #wright_state_raidrs #university_of_virginia #charlottesville #clint_sargent
