New Americans take the oath of citizenship together during a Naturalization presided over by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on in downtown Toledo.
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Richard Dohbit, center, holds his daughter Renatekailey, 2, as they wait for Richard's wife Shuneh to become a citizen.
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Wei Liang, center, and his son Huan Liang, 19, center right, are congratulated after becoming citizens.
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Family and friends of new citizens raised their cell phones to snap pictures during the ceremony.
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New Americans, including Lamia Noruldeen, center, take the oath of citizenship together.
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Adriana McNally, a teacher at Maumee Valley Country Day School and former citizen of Argentina, delivers remarks at the ceremony.
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Sultan Ulutas, center, smiles after she and other new Americans completed the oath of citizenship.
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Gabriela Carlin, center, raises her hand along with other immigrants to take the oath of citizenship.
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U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Helmick delivers his opening remarks during the naturalization ceremony.
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New citizens hold flags after taking their oaths.
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Several of the local courthouses and the Lucas County Jail are reflected off the helmet of a member of the Springfield High School ROTC.
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Toledo Municipal Court Judge Timothy Kuhlman delivers his remarks during a naturalization ceremony.
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