What Do the Latest Executive Orders Mean for You
The Trump Administration issued a series of executive orders after taking office, many of which affect immigration policy. To help you better understand the proposed changes and stay informed and prepared, we created a fact sheet with what we know now.
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- “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety ”: This order aims to enhance national security by implementing stricter procedures like “vetting” for visa applicants and those already in the country.
- “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”: This executive order limits birthright citizenship, stating that children born in the U.S. after February 19, 2025, must have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident. However, this EO was paused almost immediately by a federal judge in Seattle, who called the order “blatantly unconstitutional,” blocking the order from taking effect until it can be reviewed more thoroughly.
- “Securing Our Borders and Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States”: This order emphasizes increasing border security and resources for law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- “America First Trade Policy”: This order reviews the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and directs federal agencies to renegotiate or withdraw from other U.S. trade agreements.
- “Executive Order Protecting the American People Against Invasion”: This order directs government agencies to take new steps to address irregular entry, unlawful presence, and the removal of individuals who are in the U.S. without authorization. It is supported by a related proclamation from the President, titled “Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion,” which emphasizes this approach.
- “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)”: This order pauses all U.S. refugee admissions for 90 days while the process can be reviewed by the federal government. The only exception is for people from Iraq and Afghanistan who assisted the U.S. military who are eligible for Special Immigrant Visas.
- “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions”: This executive order aims to undo or modify previously enacted policies particularly those regarding immigration, national security, and economic matters.
