On his first day in office, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of immigration-related executive orders. Among the most notable is an order to end birthright citizenship, a provision of the 14th Amendment that grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Trump’s move to challenge this long-standing practice is expected to face legal challenges, with opponents arguing it could lead to more lawsuits from immigration advocates.
Trump’s executive actions will also address issues such as public safety and national security, including ending the “catch-and-release” policy and reinstating a rule requiring asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while awaiting court dates. Additionally, he plans to declare a national emergency at the southern border and resume construction of the border wall, a move aimed at tackling the surge in illegal immigration.
The proposed orders reflect Trump’s commitment to addressing what he views as national security threats and his goal of enforcing stricter immigration policies.