The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has decided to end its plans to test changes to the U.S. naturalization test. Originally, they planned to implement changes, such as a standardized English-speaking component and a new civics format, but received significant public opposition, including from immigrant advocacy groups. Concerns were raised that the proposed changes might create new barriers instead of simplifying the test, particularly for individuals with lower literacy or formal education. As a result, USCIS will continue using the existing test format.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of helping new Americans become citizens wanted to change the test they use, but lots of people thought these changes might make it too hard, so they decided to keep it the same for now.