President Donald Trump kicks off his second term with a series of aggressive immigration executive orders, aiming to drastically curb illegal border crossings and reshape the nation's immigration system.
President Donald Trump and his team pledged to launch his second term with a series of drastic immigration executive actions on Monday. These actions encompass declaring a national emergency at the US southern border, immediately discontinuing the use of the CBP One border app, which previously allowed migrants to legally enter the United States, and initiating the process to end birthright citizenship, a move anticipated to trigger a legal battle.
These executive actions culminate from numerous campaign promises and the revival of policy concepts that failed to materialize during Trump's initial term. Trump's aides have indicated that these actions will be succeeded within days by a series of immigration enforcement operations targeting criminals, although they haven't ruled out the possibility of apprehending other individuals as well. The closure of CBP One on Monday effectively shut down a crucial pathway for individuals seeking to enter the US. Department of Homeland Security officials have attributed the app's success in reducing migrant crossings to its provision of an organized method for applying to enter the United States. With the app's discontinuation and existing asylum restrictions, the border is effectively closed to asylum seekers, marking an unprecedented move. Over 936,500 individuals have successfully utilized the app to schedule appointments at ports of entry since January 2023, according to US Customs and Border Protection. Existing appointments have been canceled, the agency stated. Trump asserted in his inaugural address that he was declaring a national emergency at the US southern border and that “all illegal entry will immediately be halted.” This declaration would authorize the deployment of additional Pentagon resources and armed forces to complete the border wall, among other measures. This declaration's scope is confined solely to southern border security. “We will have the military at the southern border, but there are other elements of the United States government that will be working throughout the country,” a prospective White House official stated. Trump confirmed his intention to designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. “This initiative is a process that will lead to the designation of the cartels like … Tren de Aragua and MS 13 as FTOs and or specifically designated global terrorists,” an incoming White House official stated, adding that the move will direct the removal of gang members and, under the Alien Enemies Act, classify them as “irregular armed force of Venezuela’s government conducting a predatory incursion and invasion into the United States.” Trump also confirmed his plan to reinstate his signature border policy known as “Remain in Mexico,” mandating migrants to remain in Mexico while their immigration proceedings are conducted in the United States. This policy necessitates Mexico's cooperation. Other executive actions, which Trump officials have previewed but haven't yet released the actual text, include: • Ending birthright citizenship, an issue that would necessitate resolution through a constitutional amendment or via the courts. The action aims to clarify the phrase “and subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th amendment, stating that prospectively, the federal government will not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens born in the United States. • Suspending refugee resettlement for at least four months. • Directing the attorney general to seek capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers and capital crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. Trump's executive actions on immigration were meticulously drafted to withstand anticipated legal challenges, according to a source familiar with the planning. This lesson was learned from Trump's first term, when numerous immigration executive orders, some hastily written, faced legal scrutiny in court. Trump's allies argue that these legal battles hindered his immigration agenda. As Trump's team formulated a series of immigration executive orders, they addressed this concern. “They’re ready this time,” the source stated. Immigration groups have been privately deliberating their approach to lawsuits under the Trump administration, recognizing that this Trump administration is more prepared and avoiding impulsive reactions. Trump inherits a relatively calm border situation. While the Biden administration grappled with record crossings in recent years, migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border plummeted following President Joe Biden's executive action last summer to restrict asylum. In December, the last full month of the Biden administration, US Border Patrol recorded 47,300 migrant encounters, according to US Customs and Border Protection. In December 2020, the last full month of Trump's first term, illegal crossings hovered around 71,000. However, the shutdown of the CBP One app could lead to an increase in illegal border crossings, Homeland Security officials caution
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