On March 2, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana held a naturalization ceremony to effectuate the U.S. citizenship of 28 petitioners from around the world.  The Honorable Jay C. Zainey, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, presided over the ceremony.  The Daughters of the American Revolution led participants, including petitioners, their family and friends, and court staff, in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Katherine Kaufman certified the petitioners’ eligibility for naturalization and announced their names.  And Judge Zainey administered the Oath of Allegiance.  In taking the Oath, petitioners swore to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States against all enemies, and declared true faith and allegiance to the same.  After the Oath administration, Judge Zainey gave keynote remarks, encouraging the newly-sworn citizens to participate fully in the civic life of their new home-country.  The new citizens were then invited to register to vote at a table staffed by the New Orleans Chapter of the League of Women Voters.  Photos from the ceremony may be viewed here.