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Trump to Issue Over 100 Executive Orders for Immigration Crackdown, Targeting Sanctuary Cities

Jan 17, 2025, 02:33 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is set to launch an aggressive immigration crackdown immediately upon taking office, with plans to issue over 100 executive orders targeting immigration policy. These orders are expected to include Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in major metropolitan areas, increased Pentagon resources at the U.S. southern border, and additional entry restrictions. The incoming administration aims to focus initially on undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds in cities such as Washington, D.C., Denver, and Chicago, and will target sanctuary cities for mass deportations. Trump's team, led by figures like Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, is also preparing to reverse Biden-era policies and potentially end birthright citizenship. The actions are part of a broader strategy to enhance border security and overhaul the U.S. immigration system.