In his first hours in office Monday, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders introducing significant changes to U.S. immigration policy.
In Montgomery County, immigration lawyer Maricé Morales explained last week what people need to know concerning immigration policy under the new federal administration.
According to The Washington Post, the following is the outline of the new executive orders:
•National Emergency at the Southern Border: This declaration facilitates the deployment of troops and the construction of additional border barriers, with the goal of halting illegal entry.
•Termination of Birthright Citizenship: An executive order was signed to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, a move likely to face legal challenges due to the 14th Amendment.
•Reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” Policy: Asylum seekers must wait in Mexico while their U.S. asylum claims are processed, reinstating a policy from his previous term.
•Designation of Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations: This classification aims to enhance efforts against drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
•Suspension of Refugee Admissions: The refugee admissions program has been suspended for at least four months, with plans to implement enhanced vetting procedures.
Advocacy group the American Civil Liberties Union (ALCU) immediately said it was suing the Trump administration over the order. “Denying citizenship to US-born children is not only unconstitutional – it’s also a reckless and ruthless repudiation of American values,” it said in a statement.
The complaint can be found online here.
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