Trump issued an executive order limiting birthright citizenship to only the children of legal permanent residents or American citizens. Longstanding precedent, based on judicial rulings and the 14th Amendment, has granted U.S. citizenship to babies born on U.S. soil, with the exception of the kids of diplomats.
Mr. Trump is planning to attempt to deny birthright citizenship to the children of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, according to the incoming officials. The U.S. government has long interpreted the U.S. Constitution to mean that those born on American soil are citizens at birth, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
The president’s Day 1 actions included directives that fly in the face of legal limits on involving the military in domestic operations and the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
A spokesperson with the Louisville Mayor's office said the Trump administration has not made any requests of the city on issues related to ICE.
President Donald Trump has promised swift action on immigration, asylum and border security as he takes office today.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced two bills on Tuesday aimed at illegal immigration, according to a press release from her office.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on the state’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, reporting a decline in illegal crossings by nearly 90%.
Immigrants rights groups are already contesting President Trump's sweeping executive orders aimed at combating illegal immigration.
As President Donald Trump delivered his inaugural address on Monday, he outlined the series of executive orders he planned to sign that day to "begin the
Mexico's President Sheinbaum says she will work with Trump on deportations, border issues and cartels, but laughs at his 'Gulf of America' order.