Overview

• Daryl Hannah, in a BBC interview, accused Donald Trump’s first administration of intentionally delaying Neil Young’s citizenship process through repeated re-interviews.
• Neil Young, who entered the U.S. illegally in 1966 and obtained a green card in 1970, faced delays in 2019 due to a 'good moral character' clause citing his marijuana use.
• Young was ultimately naturalized in January 2020, securing dual Canadian-American citizenship after nearly five decades of residency in the U.S.
• The musician has expressed fears of being barred from re-entering the U.S. after European tours under the current Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns.
• Hannah noted that while visa and green card holders have faced detainments, U.S. citizens like Young have not yet been denied re-entry into the country.