Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration: Where Does This Leave Us?
(Paul Sancya/AP Photo) Republican National Convention, July 2024 Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration: Where Does This Leave Us? Once again, immigration is front and center in our national conversations, thanks to a fresh batch of executive orders from President Donald Trump. His administration seems determined to reignite debates around border security, and even birthright citizenship. But what do these changes really mean for us? Let’s break it down. Birthright Citizenship Under Fire One of the most talked-about moves is Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship. For those of us scratching our heads, this challenges a principle that’s been in place since the 14th Amendment was ratified. If you’re born on U.S. soil, you’re a U.S. citizen, no matter your parents’ immigration status. Now, this executive order zeroes in on children born to undocumented immigrants, sparking heated legal debates. Experts say this won’t be resolved without significant courtroom battles and i...