06/07/2026
Victory in Naples: Italian Citizenship granted
🗓️ June 1st, 2026
The Court of Naples recognized Italian citizenship jure sanguinis to a US-born applicant, 2nd generation descendant of an Italian ancestor born in the province of Naples, who emigrated to the US and was never naturalized.
⚖️ Key points:
1️⃣ 2nd generation post-Tajani Decree case: petition filed May 16, 2025, after the March 27, 2025 cut-off.
2️⃣ Court applied Law No. 74/2025 (converted Decree-Law No. 36/2025), ratione temporis applicable.
3️⃣ Citizenship granted under Art. 3-bis, letter c): the Italian ancestor, a 2nd degree ascendant, held exclusively Italian citizenship and was never naturalized.
4️⃣ The petitioner is the granddaughter of the Italian ancestor, expressly qualifying as a 2nd generation descendant under the new legislative framework.
5️⃣ Both generations acquired foreign citizenship solely by jus soli, no voluntary act interrupting the chain.
6️⃣ Court declared the applicant an Italian citizen and ordered all civil status registrations.
📜 A post-Tajani Decree victory for 2nd generation applicants , confirming citizenship remains recognizable when a 2nd degree ascendant held exclusively Italian citizenship.
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