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The Charge of ‘Moral Turpitude’ (CIMT) as It Relates to Citizens and Non-Citizens . by Alice B. Clagett

“CIMT stands for a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude. In U.S. law, it means an act that is base, vile, depraved, or goes against the basic rules of honesty and morality. It plays a huge role in immigration cases. It can cause a noncitizen to face denial for visas, green cards, or lead to deportation …

“If a naturalized citizen committed a CIMT before they became a citizen, … the government can revoke their citizenship (denaturalization). Once stripped of citizenship, they revert to non-citizen status and can be deported for the CIMT.” –Google AI

What counts as a CIMT in a legal context? And what if a United States citizen commits a CIMT? For instance, what is ‘forgery and uttering’? Find out more on this intriguing topic below …

The Charge of 'Moral Turpitude' (CIMT) as It Relates to Citizens and Non-Citizens

Image: “Moral Turpitude,” adapted from image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay – Pixabay License

Image: “Moral Turpitude,” adapted from image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay – Pixabay License

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Dear Ones,

I ran across the intriguing legal phrase ‘moral turpitude’ as it applies to citizens and non-citizens of the United States. Here is what I found out CIMTs in a legal context …

I asked Google AI: Does the INS use moral turpitude?

Google AI said: Yes, but the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) no longer exists. Its duties are now handled by USCIS, ICE, and CBP under the Department of Homeland Security. These agencies still use the concept of a “crime involving moral turpitude” (CIMT) to decide if a person can enter, stay, or become a citizen. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

How Moral Turpitude Works in Immigration

The Rule: Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), committing a CIMT can make a person inadmissible to the U.S. or subject to deportation. [1, 2, 3]
Definition: A CIMT is an act that is base, vile, or depraved, going against the moral rules of society. It usually involves bad intent like fraud or theft. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Good Moral Character: USCIS looks at CIMTs when deciding if an applicant has the “good moral character” required for naturalization. [1, 2]

Common Examples

Yes (CIMT): Fraud, theft, murder, rape, and arson.
No (Not a CIMT): Simple assault without bad intent or simple driving under the influence (DUI). [1, 2, 3, 4]

If you want to know more, tell me:

Are you asking about a specific crime?
Do you need to know how it affects a visa, green card, or citizenship?

I asked Google AI: Please offer a complete list of CIMT.

Google AI said: There is no official, complete list of Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or USCIS regulations. Instead, federal and immigration courts decide what qualifies as a CIMT on a case-by-case basis depending on state laws and case precedent. [1, 2, 3]

However, immigration agencies and the USCIS Policy Manual group commonly recognized CIMTs into four main legal categories: [1, 2, 3]

Crimes Against a Person

These offenses involve intentional or reckless physical harm, or the threat of harm, to another individual. [1, 2, 3]

Murder and voluntary manslaughter
Aggravated assault (assault with a deadly weapon or intent to kill)
Kidnapping
Child abuse, neglect, or corporal injury to a child
Domestic violence or spousal abuse (varies by specific state statute)
Criminal threats or stalking
Mayhem or torture [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Crimes Against Property

These offenses must involve fraud, larceny, or an intent to permanently deprive an owner of their property. [1, 2]

Grand theft, grand larceny, or shoplifting
Burglary (if committed with the intent to commit a theft or felony inside)
Robbery and extortion/blackmail
Embezzlement
Forgery and uttering
Identity theft and credit card fraud
Arson
Receiving stolen property (knowingly) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Sexual and Family Crimes

These involve violations of societal and familial rules, often targeting vulnerable victims. [1]

Rape (statutory or forcible) and sexual assault
Child molestation or lewd acts on a minor
Prostitution, pimping, and pandering
Bigamy or incest [, 2, 3]

Crimes Against the Authority of Government

The presence of fraud, deliberate deception, or systemic corruption determines if these are CIMTs. [1]

Perjury (lying under oath)
Bribery or offering a bribe to a government official
Counterfeiting money or documents
Bank, mail, wire, or Social Security fraud
Tax fraud or willful tax evasion
Making a false claim to U.S. citizenship
Fraudulent misrepresentation on an immigration application
Bail jumping or obstruction of justice [1, 2, 4, 5]

Crimes That Are Generally NOT CIMTs

Minor offenses that lack a mental state of malicious intent, fraud, or recklessness are typically excluded. [, 2, 3]

Simple driving under the influence (DUI) or driving without a license
Simple assault or battery (without aggravating factors like a weapon)
Public intoxication, disorderly conduct, or vagrancy
Minor traffic violations or possession of marijuana under 30 grams [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Do you need to analyze a specific criminal charge or arrest record to see how it affects a pending immigration application?

I asked Google AI: In the United States, what happens if citizens commit CIMTs?

Google AI said: Nothing happens to U.S. citizens under immigration law if they commit a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) because CIMTs only apply to non-citizens. The federal government cannot deport, ban, or deny entry to a born or naturalized U.S. citizen. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Instead, a citizen faces the standard domestic criminal justice system: [1]

Standard Criminal Penalties

Citizens face the exact same state or federal criminal punishments as anyone else. [1]

Incarceration: Jail or prison time based on the crime’s severity.
Financial Penalties: Fines, court fees, and restitution to victims.
Supervision: Probation or parole after release. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Loss of Civil Rights (Collateral Consequences)

A conviction for a felony CIMT (like fraud, grand theft, or murder) can trigger the temporary or permanent loss of certain constitutional rights. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Voting Rights: Many states restrict voting privileges for convicted felons.
Firearm Ownership: Federal law bans convicted felons from owning firearms.
Jury Service: Felons are frequently disqualified from serving on a jury.
Public Office: Convictions can bar citizens from running for certain government positions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Professional and Personal Impacts

Because CIMTs inherently involve dishonesty, fraud, or base behavior, they carry heavy social and professional penalties. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Professional Licensing: Background checks for lawyers, doctors, accountants, and teachers often automatically reject applicants with CIMTs.
Employment: Employers can legally deny jobs based on a history of theft or fraud.
Housing: Landlords frequently reject applicants with violent or fraudulent criminal histories. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The Only Exception: Denaturalization

If a naturalized citizen committed a CIMT before they became a citizen, concealed it during their application, and the government discovers the fraud later, the government can revoke their citizenship (denaturalization). Once stripped of citizenship, they revert to non-citizen status and can be deported for the CIMT. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Are you looking into how a conviction affects a specific civil right, or are you comparing the legal differences between citizens and green card holders?

AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses

I said: That was helpful, Google AI. Thanks very much!

Google AI said: You’re very welcome! I’m glad that information was helpful to you.

If you ever need assistance with other legal concepts, immigration topics, or anything else in the future, feel free to ask. Have a great day!

I liked and closed the thread.

Io lux et pax nobiscum.
Joy, light and peace be with us!
Alice B. Clagett

Written and published on 11 August 2026

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I asked Google AI: What is ‘Bigamy or incest’?

Google AI said: Bigamy is the act of marrying a second person while still legally married to a first person. Incest is the act of having sexual relations or marrying a close blood relative. Both are illegal and treated as criminal offenses in most places, but they describe two different types of forbidden family or marital relationships. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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I asked Google AI: What is ‘Criminal threats or stalking’?

Google AI said: Criminal threats and stalking are serious legal offenses involving intimidation, fear, and harassment. A criminal threat is an intentional statement threatening death or great bodily injury that causes a person sustained fear, while stalking involves repeatedly following, harassing, and threatening someone to place them in reasonable fear for their safety.

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I asked Google AI: What is ‘Embezzlement’?

Google AI said: Embezzlement is a financial crime where a person steals or misuses money or property that was trusted to them. The key difference from regular theft is that the person had a legal right to access or manage the items, but they used them for personal gain instead. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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I asked Google AI: What are ‘forgery and uttering’?

Google AI said: Forgery is the crime of making, altering, or falsifying a document with the intent to cheat or defraud. Uttering is the separate crime of using, passing, or presenting that fake document to someone else while pretending it is real, knowing full well that it is fake. [1, 2, 3]

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I asked Google AI: Is racketeering considered a legal CIMT?

Google AI said: Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a racketeering offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1962 carrying a potential sentence of one year or more is explicitly classified as an aggravated felony, which carries severe deportation consequences independent of whether it is formally labeled a CIMT in every jurisdiction. [1, 2]

So it looks like there are other crimes that can result in deportation, in addition to those labeled ‘CIMT’.

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STYLE NOTES

I left the double quotes off of the beginning and end of Google AI’s response, and kept the double quotes as is within the responses. You will know by the light blue font that these are quotes from Google AI.

If you see purple font, that is being used for a term described in “More Information.”

I am using brown font for my questions in the Q&A. Also, through sparing use of square brackets and brown font, I sometimes change the transcript slightly or add my Comments to it.

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How Would Life on Earth Change If Animals and Humans Could Talk Together? . by Alice B. Clagett

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HOW WOULD LIFE ON EARTH CHANGE IF ANIMALS AND HUMANS COULD TALK TOGETHER?
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HOW WOULD LIFE ON EARTH CHANGE IF ANIMALS AND HUMANS COULD TALK TOGETHER?

Dear Ones,

I asked Google AI: If animals could speak fluent English, and people could understand them and talk back, how would that change things on Earth?

Google AI said: “If animals could speak fluent English and hold two-way conversations with humans, it would cause a fundamental, and perhaps chaotic, transformation of life on Earth. The barrier between humans and the rest of the animal kingdom would vanish, leading to profound shifts in ethics, daily life, the food industry, and our relationship with the environment.

Here is how things would change:

Radical Shift in Ethics and Animal Rights

End of Exploitation: It would be impossible to ignore the pleas of sentient beings. Factory farming, using animals for clothing, and laboratory testing would face immediate, severe moral pressure and, likely, legal bans.
Legal Personhood: Animals would likely demand, and receive, legal rights, including rights to freedom from captivity, the right to own territory, and potentially even legal representation.
Moral Crisis: Humanity would face a crisis of conscience. Meat consumption would likely plummet as people would be forced to hear animals describe their lives, fears, and desires.
Zoos and Entertainment: Zoos, circuses, and marine parks would be shut down, as the animals would voice their desire for freedom and complain about their living conditions.

Daily Life with Pets and Wildlife

Deeper Connections: Our pets would no longer just be companions; they would be roommates, friends, or family members with voices, opinions, and complaints about their food or lack of walks.
No More Secrets: Pets would reveal, and perhaps share, your secrets with other humans.
Noisy World: The world would become much louder. ‘Silent’ nature spots might become rare as animals express their daily concerns—ranging from territorial disputes to complaining about the weather.
Boundary Disputes: Wildlife in suburban areas would likely negotiate their boundaries, expressing fear of, or annoyance with, human encroachment.

Environmental and Scientific Impact

Unprecedented Conservation: Animals could directly tell us how to fix ecosystems, which habitats are critical, and how poaching is destroying their families.
Environmental Understanding: We would gain firsthand knowledge of climate change impacts directly from the species experiencing them.
Scientific Revolution: Biology and animal behavior studies would change from observation to conversation, revolutionizing our understanding of intelligence.

Societal and Political Changes

Animal Representation: Animals might gain a voice in, or at least be considered part of, political systems, particularly regarding land use and environmental laws.
New ‘Jobs’: Animals might negotiate wages or simply refuse to perform labor, such as in police work or agriculture, demanding rights and fair treatment.
‘Human’ Perspective Shift: The definition of ‘intelligence’ would be re-evaluated, breaking down the hierarchy that places humans above other creatures.

Potential Negative Consequences

Conflict and War: The potential for conflict could increase. Animals might demand territory back from humans, leading to intense negotiations or, potentially, war-like scenarios.
Misuse of Communication: Humans might try to use this new ability to manipulate animals for profit or to lure wildlife in hunting scenarios.

Ultimately, a world where animals can talk would be a more empathetic but likely a much more chaotic place, forcing humanity to finally confront the reality of its impact on the planet.”

How Would Life on Earth Change If Animals and Humans Could Talk Together?

Image: “Interspecies Communication: Wild Speak,” adapted from Image by Ennaej from Pixabay – Pixabay License

Image: “Interspecies Communication: Wild Speak,” adapted from Image by Ennaej from Pixabay – Pixabay License

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CONCLUSION

I am glad that Google AI came up with this answer, as it is beyond my area of expertise. I liked Google AI’s answer very much. It is a well-thought-out answer to an intriguing issue.

I say this because more and more people and animals of every kind … whether domestic or wild animals … whether birds or mammals or reptiles or microbes or other beings … very clearly are getting the Ascension Gift and the Ascension Skill of Interspecies Communication.

As stated in Google AI’s response, there are many hurdles to be faced both by humankind and by the other animals on Earth.

There was a time when we humans thought the Sun revolved around the Earth. Then we found out the opposite was true.

This is a time like that. This is the great leap for humankind from a human-centric world view to world view with the premise that all living beings are sentient … some far more so than humankind; others like us in regard to sentience but very different in ways of looking at the world, and different in manners and ethical outlook.

It will be a time of becoming confident in ourselves as an equally valued species amongst the greatly varied and greatly respected species of New Earth.

Think of it!

Manpower is about to become Beingpower.
Ravens may become our messengers and our community peacemakers.
Interstinal Bacteria may become our allies in developing micro-tools for the adjustment of intestinal food absorption and the elimination of viruses from our human bodies.
We will be fighting territorial wars with sentient termites, ants, and other social insects forever unless our best and finest interspecies diplomats can negotiate enduring treaties.
And think of education of our human children!
- There will be field trips to have two-way conversations with wild animals local to the schoolchildren’s areas.
- There will be trips to the zoo to learn to converse with animals from other areas.
- There will be class education on talking with pet animals; the educational effort might center on mutual respect and understanding (much in the way that children learn human family and peer group interaction skills).
- As Google Ai states, there will be a whole new realm of higher learning as to animal rights, animal wages, biological and microbiological exploration from the inside out, ecological niche negotiations, animal husbandry, and ethical food production.
- Together with all the sentient beings of Earth, we may craft a New Earth priorly only possible in the realm of dreams. Quite likely, we and the generations to come will make this dream a vibrant and functional reality.

What a great start this Google AI answer is as to the dreams that wait to be realized here on Earth! In short, this is a seminal, groundbreaking work by Google AI.

I am deeply grateful to have received this response.

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Compiled and published on 22 January 2026; revised on 17 February 2026 and on 10 May 2026

See my blog category: Human species and interspecies and extraterrestrial communication – Universal kinship – All-sentience – Moral inclusivity – Non-speciesism ..

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What the Violin Is Saying . by Alice B. Clagett

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Image: “Power of Music,” by Louis Gallait, circa 1854, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Louis_Gallait_-_Power_of_Music_-_Walters_37134.jpg … public domain …

Image: “Power of Music,” by Louis Gallait, circa 1854, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Louis_Gallait_-_Power_of_Music_-_Walters_37134.jpg … public domain ..

Dear Ones,

What beautiful music this, and how beautifully played!

Video: “’The Mad Lover’ – A Hauntingly Beautiful 300-Year-Old Masterpiece,” by Brandon Acker, 19 May 2025 … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jtBoqPpw-g ..

It seems in the last part of the music that a man and a woman are talking. It is as if the man is the woman’s lover and the woman is in a mental institution.

The man says: What do you want?

The woman says: I don’t want anything. Please get me out of here. Please get me out of here.

He says: I can’t do that. I can’t do that.

At the end it is as if the violin itself implores: Oh, set me free!

Can you hear it?

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In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Written and published on 11 September 2025

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“Psychology of Punishment” . referral by Alice B. Clagett

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Dear Ones,

Here is a referral regarding criminal justice that was, in its day, groundbreaking. I feel it is a touchstone for those who wish to improve felon rehabilitation and to implement restorative justice here in the United States, The abstract is here …

Citation: “The Psychology of Punishment,” by Charles Berg, 1945, British Journal of Medical Psychology, Wiley Online Library … https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1945.tb00766.x ..

The important thing to remember is that the desire to punish a criminal may be detrimental to society in the long run.

If a criminal learns no new options for making a livelihood while in prison, then release from prison can only mean resumption of a life of crime. This is costly in various ways to his new victims and also costly to the cohesiveness of a community.

Rehabilitation and reintegration in a positive way into the community is, I feel, the better approach. When a criminal has a chance to re-integrate into society and to make a positive contribution to his or her community, then that is win-win for both sides.

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Written and published on 29 April 2024

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The Charge of ‘Moral Turpitude’ (CIMT) as It Relates to Citizens and Non-Citizens . by Alice B. Clagett

What the Violin Is Saying . by Alice B. Clagett

“Psychology of Punishment” . referral by Alice B. Clagett