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News Update
President Trump has written a number of policy memos and Executive Orders concerning immigration during his first week in office. An Executive Order is a signed, written, and published directive from the President of the United States. It cannot change the current law, only Congress can do that. If the Executive Order contradicts current law (as many experts believe some of these orders are doing), it can be challenged in court and potentially be found to be illegal. If that is the case, the Executive Order is struck down, which practically means it is cancelled.
Executive orders are not laws; they require no approval from Congress, and Congress cannot simply overturn them. Congress can pass laws that might make it difficult, or even impossible, to carry out the order, such as removing funding. Only the current U.S. President can cancel an existing executive order by issuing another executive order.
Birthright Citizenship
President Trump has ordered US government agencies not to recognize and give documents proving citizenship to babies born to certain non-citizens in the U.S. after February 20, 2025. Since the President’s Executive Order seems to contradict the 14th Amendment of the US constitution - which says anyone born in the US is a US citizen - this order has already been challenged in court by the ACLU. For now, a judge has temporarily stopped it from working while the case is being decided.
ICE Policy on Sensitive Locations
ICE can now enter the public spaces of schools, places of worship and hospitals. However, ICE cannot enter private areas, that the public cannot walk into, without the right kind of warrant. For example, areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies, waiting rooms, and parking lots are considered public spaces. Areas marked private, or where the door is locked and you cannot just walk in, are usually considered private. Fayette County Public Schools all have security procedures which require anyone to "check in" and receive permission to go any further in the building. General security procedures do not to permit entry to anyone without an approved purpose in the building.
Changes in Expedited Removal
Expedited Removal is the process that allows the US government to deport you without your having the right to present your case to a judge. New regulations posted after the new administration came to office state that ICE has the right to deport anyone they suspect is here less than two years and cannot prove they have been here that long. It is very important to carry papers that prove you been here for more than two years in your wallet, and have a copy of it on your phone. Proof can include old utility bills, a lease, school records, etc.
Southern Border
President Trump has declared a “National Emergency” at the southern border. What does this mean?
o The southern border is now closed to asylum seekers. Active-duty US troups (including the Army, National Guard, and Ready Reserve) have been sent to the southern border. Trump’s order is going to face court challenges because current law requires asylum seekers be allowed to request asylum or protection once they enter the country.
o CBPOne, the phone App that allowed potential asylum seekers to make an appointment with Customs and Border Patrol at the Southern border, has been cancelled, effective January 20, 2025. Immigrants who had pending appointments will not be allowed to present their case.
o President Trump is once again calling for extending construction of the Wall at the southern border.
Immigrant Support Programs Cancelled
The Department of Justice, following the President’s wishes, has told legal service providers who receive federal money to stop providing legal orientation and other work intended to support immigrants at immigration courts.
