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Trump Plans to End Birthright Citizenship and Deport All Illegal Immigrants, Pardoning January 6 Rioters on First Day of Second Term

Dec 8, 2024, 07:51 PM

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to end birthright citizenship, a move that would require an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He stated his intention to implement this policy on the first day of his second term. Trump also reiterated his commitment to deport all immigrants living in the U.S. illegally during his upcoming four-year term. Legal scholars have noted that unilaterally ending birthright citizenship is nearly impossible due to constitutional constraints. Additionally, Trump indicated he would consider pardoning some individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. His proposals have sparked considerable debate regarding their legality and potential impact on families and the immigration system.