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50 People Sworn in as U.S. Citizens During Naturalization Ceremony in Hartford

It has been a long journey for dozens of newly naturalized American citizens.

Fifty people from 32 different countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens at the Hartford Public Library on Monday.

Jean Medina is one of them. He’s originally from Colombia. He now lives in Middletown, and he is studying psychology at Southern Connecticut State University.

“I came here when I was ten,” said Medina. “Today I’m 20 years old. I’m mainly doing it for school—to be somebody. I’m very lucky and glad that after 10 years of being in the country to have the opportunity to be a citizen.”

The library, which has a large and active immigration services department, has hosted several naturalization ceremonies in the past.

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