Trump's Immigration Overhaul Faces Legal Challenges

Dec 12, 2024, 11:26 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to implement a stringent immigration policy, including mass deportations, during his second term. His plans include targeting families with mixed immigration status, which would involve deporting U.S. citizens along with their undocumented parents, a move that experts argue would be unconstitutional. Trump has also expressed intentions to end birthright citizenship, a policy protected by the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. This proposal faces significant legal hurdles as it would require a constitutional amendment or a Supreme Court ruling to overturn. Additionally, Trump aims to scale back restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, allowing them more freedom to make arrests near 'protected areas' like schools and hospitals. This policy shift is part of his broader strategy to address illegal immigration, which he has made a cornerstone of his campaign promises. Critics have raised concerns about the cost and legality of these measures, while supporters argue it's necessary to uphold the rule of law and protect national security.