An Italian court this week signaled the end of Italy’s once-longstanding dual citizenship pathway, leaving millions of Italian Americans with no clear route forward. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court said it would rule in favor of the government and its controversial 2025 law restricting citizenship for those born abroad.
Under the measure, only the children and grandchildren of Italian citizens are now eligible to apply for dual citizenship. The law had been challenged by four judges, who questioned its constitutionality. Following the first of four hearings this week, however, a statement issued by the court indicated it would uphold the government’s position.
