Can Rivas & Associates help Elon Musk?
In this brief legal commentary, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas, Esq. explains whether a U.S. citizen such as Elon Musk can be deported. She clarifies that, under normal circumstances, U.S. citizens cannot be removed from the country. Deportation could only become possible if Musk’s citizenship were stripped, which would require proving fraud in the acquisition of his green card and subsequent naturalization. Rivas outlines that such fraud allegations would need to be investigated and contested. Additionally, she notes a speculative avenue: because former President Trump suggested that white South Africans might qualify for refuge, Musk could potentially seek asylum as a South African national, though this route is uncertain. The overall message is that deportation of a U.S. citizen is highly unlikely without extraordinary legal actions.
