Two Republican lawmakers have called on the United States Department of Justice to investigate New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, aiming to revoke his citizenship and initiate deportation. They allege Mamdani failed to disclose his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America and accuse him of associations with radical groups, raising questions about his naturalization process. Mamdani, who immigrated to the United States as a child and became a citizen in 2018, is leading in the mayoral race, drawing both support and criticism from various communities. Legal experts note that denaturalization is rare and faces significant legal hurdles, especially when based on political speech or affiliations, which are protected by the First Amendment. Mamdani has dismissed the allegations, focusing his campaign on affordability and working-class issues in New York City.