Trump’s Sweeping Proclamation to Block Asylum Access at Mexico Border
Cracking Down on Immigration and Deportations
President-elect Donald Trump plans to take a flurry of executive actions aimed at cracking down on legal and illegal immigration and ramping up deportations after he enters the White House today, an incoming Trump administration official said. Trump intends to declare illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border a national emergency to support the construction of a border wall and send additional troops to the border, the incoming official said, requesting anonymity as a condition of a call with reporters.
Blocking Asylum Access
Trump will issue a sweeping proclamation that aims to block access to all asylum at the Mexico border, the official said. This move is part of a broader effort to restrict immigration and strengthen border security.
Executive Orders and Actions
Trump intends to take 10 executive orders and actions today aimed at stepping up border security and increasing deportations, the official said. These actions will include:
* Declaring illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border a national emergency
* Sending additional troops to the border
* Issuing a proclamation to block access to all asylum at the Mexico border
* Ending birthright citizenship for US-born children whose parents lack legal immigration status
* Suspending the US refugee resettlement programme for at least four months
* Designating criminal cartels as designated foreign terrorist organisations
Curbing Legal Immigration
Trump will take steps to curtail legal immigration by issuing an order intended to end birthright citizenship for US-born children whose parents lack legal immigration status, the official said. This move is expected to have significant implications for the country’s immigration policy and the rights of undocumented immigrants.
Ramping Up Deportations
Trump’s administration plans to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants, including those who have been convicted of crimes. The official said that the administration will focus on deporting immigrants who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security.
Conclusion
Trump’s sweeping proclamation to block access to all asylum at the Mexico border is part of a broader effort to crack down on immigration and strengthen border security. The administration’s plans to curtail legal immigration and ramp up deportations are expected to have significant implications for the country’s immigration policy and the rights of undocumented immigrants.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of Trump’s proclamation to block access to all asylum at the Mexico border?
A: The proclamation aims to restrict immigration and strengthen border security.
Q: What are the implications of ending birthright citizenship for US-born children whose parents lack legal immigration status?
A: This move is expected to have significant implications for the country’s immigration policy and the rights of undocumented immigrants.
Q: What is the administration’s plan for deporting undocumented immigrants?
A: The administration plans to focus on deporting immigrants who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security.
Q: What is the status of the US refugee resettlement programme under Trump’s administration?
A: The programme will be suspended for at least four months under Trump’s administration.