Special Poll
Upon assuming office, President-elect Trump has indicated he will promptly initiate significant reforms in immigration.
Immigration
Trump’s initial actions will largely focus on stringent immigration measures. According to Jason Miller, a senior campaign adviser, Trump plans to reactivate stringent border policies that were previously in place without needing congressional approval. This statement was made during an appearance on NBC’s “Today.”
Trump consistently mentioned at his campaign rallies that he intends to initiate “the largest deportation program in American history” on his first day. This extensive deportation strategy aims to target individuals residing in the U.S. illegally, especially those with criminal records. Implementing such a program will require significant logistical coordination, relying on local law enforcement support while potentially facing pushback from certain localities.
Moreover, executing this plan would be costly. An October study by the American Immigration Council estimated that deporting 13 million illegal immigrants could cost upwards of $315 billion.
Other immediate measures Trump might adopt involve using executive orders, including one intended to prevent federal agencies from granting automatic U.S. citizenship to children born to illegal immigrants in the U.S. This move to end birthright citizenship would almost certainly provoke legal challenges.
Additionally, the president-elect is expected to resume the construction of a wall along the southern U.S. border, reversing the halt placed by the Biden administration. He might also reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, requiring asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their U.S. court cases are processed.