Following his commencement on January 20, President Trump initiated broad immigration enforcement actions which included the close heritage membership.
The 47th US president issued a controversial immigration order that aimed to withhold heritage citizen from children whose parents are both residing illegally in the United States or keep temporary visa.
Generally, the United States administration has continuously interpreted the Constitution to offer automated citizenship to people born within American territory, independent of their parents ‘ immigration status.
This purchase is pinned on the terminology” subject to the jurisdiction thereof” within the 14th Amendment. Some liberal immigration activists have contended that sons of illegal immigrants should not count for membership under the Constitution, as they believe these people are not technically” subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States.
The directive instructed federal bodies to cease providing passports, citizenship documentation and related papers to US-born children whose mothers lack legal status and whose fathers are neither citizens nor permanent residents, or to children of temporary visa-holding mothers ( with fathers who aren’t citizens or legal permanent residents ).
The order, which was not meant to affect existing cases, is scheduled for implementation in 30 days. However, within hours of its announcement, legal action was initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union and various advocacy organisations, who filed a lawsuit challenging the order in federal court.
Law experts had already expressed doubts to CNN about the viability of such a legal position in court. They contend that the specific provisions were intended for two distinct scenarios: firstly, to address offspring of foreign diplomatic personnel who fell under US jurisdiction, and secondly, to handle cases where foreign forces have occupied portions of American territory through military invasion.
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a series of executive actions aimed at reversing Biden-era immigration policies. In addition to the end of birthright citizenship order, measures also included sealing the US border to asylum-seekers and migrants, immediately halting the CBP One program that allowed migrants to schedule appointments for legal entry, and declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border. This national emergency authorised the redirection of federal funds for border wall construction and the deployment of military personnel.
Trump also issued orders to end the” catch and release” practice, which allowed migrants to be released into the US while awaiting court hearings, and suspended refugee resettlement. In a further effort to control immigration, he directed a 60-day review to identify countries with inadequate vetting systems for travelers and visa applicants, potentially leading to travel bans.
Additionally, Trump designated drug cartels as terrorist organisations, which expanded his ability to target them. He also aimed to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy, requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico until their US immigration hearings, although cooperation from Mexico would be necessary for full implementation.
