Trump initiates extensive border enforcement measures
The numerous executive orders aim to halt the current "invasion" of the US, according to President Trump. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The series of executive orders is aimed at addressing the ongoing “invasion” of the US, as asserted by the president.
On Monday, newly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump enacted a number of executive orders focused on immigration and strengthening the security of the southern border.
Trump has consistently promised a swift and stringent approach to illegal immigration following his inauguration.
“As commander-in-chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions, and that is exactly what I am going to do,” he declared during his inaugural address.
The executive actions include a range of measures to enhance security, such as declaring a national emergency at the southern border, labeling drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and eliminating automatic birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents.
“America’s sovereignty is under attack. Our southern border is overrun by cartels, criminal gangs, known terrorists, human traffickers, smugglers, unvetted military-age males from foreign adversaries, and illicit narcotics that harm Americans,” states the national emergency declaration.
Trump contended that the “invasion” has resulted in “widespread chaos and suffering” during Joe Biden’s administration, alleging that “foreign criminal gangs and cartels have begun seizing control of parts of cities, attacking our most vulnerable citizens.”
In addition, the national emergency order empowers the US military to devise a plan for deploying troops to support border security. The Pentagon affirmed its commitment to “fully carrying out the orders from our commander-in-chief, and is doing so immediately under his leadership.”
Classifying drug cartels, along with the Salvadoran gang MS-13 and the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, as foreign terrorist organizations permits the federal government to prosecute individuals suspected of aiding these groups. Furthermore, this designation lays the groundwork for invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a concept previously suggested by Trump, which would facilitate the deportation of anyone labeled as a terrorist.
The order to revoke birthright citizenship, which is scheduled to take effect in 30 days, has already sparked significant criticism and legal challenges. Following the announcement, a lawsuit was quickly filed in New Hampshire federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups, arguing that the action is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment.
“Denying citizenship to US-born children is not only unconstitutional - it’s also a reckless and ruthless repudiation of American values,” stated ACLU executive director Anthony Romero.
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
On Monday, newly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump enacted a number of executive orders focused on immigration and strengthening the security of the southern border.
Trump has consistently promised a swift and stringent approach to illegal immigration following his inauguration.
“As commander-in-chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions, and that is exactly what I am going to do,” he declared during his inaugural address.
The executive actions include a range of measures to enhance security, such as declaring a national emergency at the southern border, labeling drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and eliminating automatic birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents.
“America’s sovereignty is under attack. Our southern border is overrun by cartels, criminal gangs, known terrorists, human traffickers, smugglers, unvetted military-age males from foreign adversaries, and illicit narcotics that harm Americans,” states the national emergency declaration.
Trump contended that the “invasion” has resulted in “widespread chaos and suffering” during Joe Biden’s administration, alleging that “foreign criminal gangs and cartels have begun seizing control of parts of cities, attacking our most vulnerable citizens.”
In addition, the national emergency order empowers the US military to devise a plan for deploying troops to support border security. The Pentagon affirmed its commitment to “fully carrying out the orders from our commander-in-chief, and is doing so immediately under his leadership.”
Classifying drug cartels, along with the Salvadoran gang MS-13 and the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, as foreign terrorist organizations permits the federal government to prosecute individuals suspected of aiding these groups. Furthermore, this designation lays the groundwork for invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a concept previously suggested by Trump, which would facilitate the deportation of anyone labeled as a terrorist.
The order to revoke birthright citizenship, which is scheduled to take effect in 30 days, has already sparked significant criticism and legal challenges. Following the announcement, a lawsuit was quickly filed in New Hampshire federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups, arguing that the action is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment.
“Denying citizenship to US-born children is not only unconstitutional - it’s also a reckless and ruthless repudiation of American values,” stated ACLU executive director Anthony Romero.
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
