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Trump to Issue 10 Immigration Orders on First Day in Office


The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons


Overview 


Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign 10 executive orders on immigration immediately upon taking office, signaling a return to his hardline immigration policies. These orders include declaring a national emergency at the southern border, suspending refugee resettlement, and ending birthright citizenship. The administration's moves are expected to face significant legal and political challenges.


Key Orders and Actions

National Emergency at the Border

  • Trump plans to declare a national emergency to deploy military and National Guard personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border.

  • The Defense Department will determine the number of troops and their responsibilities.

  • Trump emphasized halting illegal entry and deporting "millions of criminal aliens" as a priority.

Ending Birthright Citizenship

  • Trump seeks to end birthright citizenship, which grants U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

  • The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects this right, and changing it would require extensive legislative and state-level approvals.

  • Legal experts and lawmakers, including Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), have pledged to challenge this effort in court, calling it unconstitutional.

Reinstating the 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

  • The administration intends to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

  • Under this policy, migrants must stay in Mexico while awaiting U.S. asylum hearings.

  • Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Secretary, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, criticized the move as unilateral, and the country’s cooperation remains uncertain.

Suspending Refugee Resettlement

  • Refugee resettlement will be suspended for at least four months, aiming to overhaul the system and prioritize border security.


Additional Measures

Targeting Cartels and Gangs

  • Trump plans to designate certain drug cartels, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, as foreign terrorist organizations.

  • This designation would allow the government to prosecute anyone aiding these groups and to place members on the terrorist watchlist.

  • Trump emphasized the need to "eliminate foreign gangs and criminal networks" that contribute to domestic crime.

Ending 'Catch and Release'

  • The administration will renew efforts to end "catch and release," where migrants are released while awaiting immigration proceedings.

  • Despite promises in Trump’s first term, limited detention capacity hindered progress.

Border Wall Expansion

  • Construction of the border wall will resume, continuing Trump’s signature infrastructure project from his first term.


Implications and Challenges


  • Legal experts and opposition groups have raised concerns about the constitutionality and feasibility of several planned orders.

  • Ending birthright citizenship and reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy are expected to face immediate legal challenges.

  • Mexico’s reluctance to cooperate on migration policies could pose a significant obstacle to Trump’s plans.

  • Critics argue that these measures could strain international relations and human rights protections.


What’s Next? 


The announced executive orders set the tone for an aggressive immigration agenda, reviving debates from Trump’s first term. Legal challenges and international diplomacy will likely play a significant role in determining the fate of these policies.



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