Trump to sign sweeping executive orders on immigration, launching fight to end birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump and his team have pledged to initiate his presidency with several extensive immigration executive actions on Monday. These actions include declaring a national emergency at the US southern border, terminating the use of the CBP One app which facilitated legal entry into the US, and beginning the process to eliminate birthright citizenship, likely sparking a legal battle.

These executive measures represent the fulfillment of various campaign promises and the revival of policy initiatives that were not achieved during Trump's initial term. His aides have indicated that these will soon be followed by immigration enforcement operations targeting criminals, though the possibility of detaining others has not been excluded.

The closure of CBP One on Monday ended a major route for individuals seeking to enter the US. Homeland Security officials have acknowledged the app's role in reducing migrant crossings by providing an organized method for application. With its closure, and with asylum restrictions in place, the border is now effectively closed to asylum seekers—a significant development.

Over 936,500 individuals have used the app since January 2023 to arrange appointments at entry ports, per US Customs and Border Protection. All existing appointments have been revoked, the agency reports.

In his inaugural address, Trump declared a national emergency at the US southern border, stating that “all illegal entries will be immediately stopped.” This declaration will lead to the mobilization of additional Pentagon resources and the deployment of armed forces to complete the border wall, focusing solely on the security of the southern border.

“We will have the military at the southern border, but there are other elements of the United States government that will be working throughout the country,” an incoming White House official said.

Trump also announced the reinstatement of his hallmark border policy, the “remain in Mexico” rule, which mandates that migrants stay in Mexico during their US immigration proceedings, contingent on Mexico's cooperation.