SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants and spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Eric Soderquist, Sara Patterson, and Ede Patterson welcome the participants of a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A participant holds a program during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants and spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A participant wears a patriotic shirt during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Balloons rise into the sky during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A participant wears flags on their coat during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A fighter jet passes overhead during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators clap during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A participant cheers during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A participant waves a flag during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A participant waves a flag during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators watch during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell speaks during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants and spectators listen to the national anthem during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants listen to the national anthem during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants listen to the national anthem during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: A U.S. flag flies atop the Space Needle during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Spectators listen during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Amer John, from Pakistan, holds a flag while posing with his son, Uzziah Amer, daughter, Hosanna Amer, and wife, Sajeela Amer, following his naturalization ceremony to become a U.S. citizen at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Amer John, from Pakistan, holds a flag while posing with his son, Uzziah Amer, daughter, Hosanna Amer, and wife, Sajeela Amer, following his naturalization ceremony to become a U.S. citizen at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 4: Participants recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Seattle Center on July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The annual event drew hundreds of participants from approximately 80 countries. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
