‘It’s about equality:’ The families who were ripped apart by Italy’s new citizenship laws
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Italy's Supreme Court has struck down restrictive citizenship legislation enacted in 2024, restoring pathways for millions of descendants to claim Italian nationality. Following Gustavo Monasterios' landmark legal victory, families separated across continents can now pursue reunion through citizenship by descent programs. This pivotal ruling addresses concerns about equality in immigration policy and offers hope to diaspora communities seeking to reconnect with their Italian heritage and secure legal status in Europe.
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‘It’s about equality:’ The families who were ripped apart by Italy’s new citizenship laws
When Gustavo Monasterios won his lawsuit for Italian citizenship last week, he opened the door for millions of Italian descendants to gain citizenship by descent. The supreme court’s abolition of 2024 restrictions on citizenship by descent means American families who’d been torn apart by the new legislation can now reunited.
