The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, seeking to revoke his U.S. citizenship. The civil complaint, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleges that Bien-Aime misrepresented his identity and immigration history during his naturalization process in 2006.
Key Details:
- Bien-Aime, a native of Haiti, allegedly entered the U.S. in 1997 using a fraudulent passport under a different name.
- An immigration judge ordered his removal in 2000, but he reportedly did not leave the country.
- He is accused of securing permanent residency through a fraudulent marriage to a U.S. citizen while still married in Haiti.
- Bien-Aime’s attorney stated they are reviewing the complaint and will respond in court.
If the lawsuit is successful, it could raise significant legal questions regarding Bien-Aime’s eligibility to hold public office. Denaturalization cases are complex and infrequently pursued, often taking years to resolve.
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Source: Alicia Morgan