President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders aimed at tightening the US-Mexico border, including a move to end birthright citizenship. This policy, enshrined in the US Constitution, grants citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Trump's plan would deny citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented migrants or those on temporary visas.
The move has sparked outrage among immigration advocacy groups, with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) immediately announcing plans to sue the Trump administration. "Denying citizenship to US-born children is not only unconstitutional – it's also a reckless and ruthless repudiation of American values," the ACLU said in a statement.
Trump's orders also target other key immigration programs, including the CBP One mobile app, which allowed migrants to book appointments to appear at a port of entry. The app, introduced in January 2023, was credited with reducing detentions at the border. However, the Customs and Border Protection website now states that the app is "no longer available," and existing appointments are no longer valid.
Additionally, Trump has shut down a Biden-era initiative that allowed up to 30,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to fly to the US per month. This program was designed to reduce illegal crossings.
Immigration advocacy groups have condemned Trump's moves, with the National Immigration Forum calling the orders "disappointing but not surprising." United We Dream, a national immigrant youth organization, said the orders show that the administration "will spend the next four years actively trying to destroy our lives."
Trump's plans have also sparked concerns among migrants waiting to enter the US. In the Mexican border city of Tijuana, some migrants reported feeling defeated and deflated after learning of CBP One's demise. With thousands of migrants waiting for an opportunity to enter the US, Trump's moves are likely to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis at the border.
The legal implications of Trump's orders are still unclear, but it is likely that they will face significant challenges in court. The ACLU has already announced plans to sue, and other advocacy groups are likely to follow suit. As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: Trump's immigration crackdown will have far-reaching consequences for migrants, communities, and the US as a whole.
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