Learn what orders Trump could sign on immigration from day one

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Today, at a historic moment in American politics, new President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a series of executive orders that will drastically impact immigration policy in the country. As the inauguration ceremony progresses, some of the measures that the 47th president will take on his first day in office are already known.

Since his campaign, Trump has emphasized the need for a stricter immigration policy, and the majority of American voters supported this position. Consequently, it is anticipated that Trump will act quickly to implement measures that seek to control the border situation that, according to him, has been out of control in recent years.


Key Measures to be Expected

  • Declaration of a State of National Emergency on the Border: This measure will allow the deployment of the National Guard and military resources to secure the border and prevent the entry of undocumented immigrants.
  • Construction of the Border Wall: Trump will sign an order to continue construction of the border wall that he started during his first administration, a project that was halted by Biden.
  • Termination of Birthright Citizenship: One of the most controversial proposals involves eliminating the right to citizenship for those born in the United States if their parents are not U.S. citizens.
  • Return to the “Remain in Mexico” Policy: This policy will force asylum seekers to wait in Mexico until they are assigned an appointment, preventing their immediate entry into the United States.
  • Large-Scale Deportation Operations: Authorities will begin locating and deporting people with criminal records and final deportation orders, without prioritizing the legal status of other people in the country.
  • Reestablishment of Travel Restrictions: Restrictions are expected to be imposed on the admission of refugees from certain countries considered problematic.
  • Reimposition of Title 42: The measure will allow border authorities to reject asylum applications based on public health concerns, sending applicants back to Mexico.
  • Visa Restrictions: Visa restrictions are planned for countries that do not accept the repatriation of their citizens, such as Cuba.
  • End of CBP One and Humanitarian Parole: CBP One and Humanitarian Parole programs to be eliminated by the Trump Administration.

Potential Impact of These Measures

The impact of these orders could be profound and generate multiple legal challenges. For example, the proposal to eliminate birthright citizenship could lead to a constitutional dispute, since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution states that anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen.

Furthermore, large-scale deportation operations and the “Remain in Mexico” policy have been criticized in the past, and these measures are expected to face resistance in the courts. This raises questions about how the Trump administration will handle the implementation of these policies and whether they will be successful in their goal of tightening immigration policy.

With such an ambitious agenda, Trump's first day is set to mark a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. As these orders are signed, the immigrant community and its advocates will be watching closely for the repercussions these decisions will bring in the days and weeks ahead.

We will be closely monitoring these developments and will share more information on the impact of these policies in the future.


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