Introduction:
A group of U.S. citizens, including minors, filed a petition with the Court of Catania seeking recognition of their Italian citizenship iure sanguinis, based on their direct lineage from an Italian ancestor.
Outcome:
On December 20, 2024, the Court of Catania recognized the petitioners as Italian citizens, ordering their registration in the civil status records and instructing the Ministry of the Interior to undertake the necessary procedures.
Challenge:
In addition to proving their direct lineage, the petitioners faced challenges related to the rights of minors, requiring an expedited recognition of citizenship to facilitate their access to essential services and benefits associated with Italian nationality.
Action:
The petitioners submitted comprehensive and apostilled documentation demonstrating their direct descent from an Italian ancestor. Furthermore, the court acknowledged that the administrative delays and the inability to secure an appointment through the Prenot@mi system justified judicial intervention to safeguard the rights of the minors.
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