Consistent with ongoing efforts to return to more normal operations, the Court withdraws the mask requirement for in-person naturalization ceremonies.  Going forward, such ceremonies may be conducted consistent with Courthouse operation rules in place at the time of the ceremony, though presiding judges may, of course, continue to exercise discretion to limit the size of naturalization ceremonies and retain the discretion to require masks for any proceeding, including naturalizations.

For more detailed information please see General Order 2022-05 In re: IN-PERSON NATURALIZATION PROCEDURES