Staff Reports
The Trump administration is making quite a spectacle as it announces a no-nonsense approach to illegal immigration with a bold directive: “Turn back now.” President Trump, freshly sworn in, is revving up the engines of his immigration crackdown right out of the gate, promising a swift response to what many see as a crisis at the southern border. This newfound urgency comes as Trump signs a series of executive orders aimed at tightening down on immigration enforcement faster than a speeding bullet.
On day one of his presidency, Trump declared a national emergency at the border, leaving little doubt about his intentions to dismantle the previous administration’s so-called “catch and release” policies. He is determined to close the floodgates that have allowed millions of unauthorized individuals to slip into the United States. The message is clear: illegal immigration will no longer be treated as a minor inconvenience but as an outright invasion that requires a full-bodied military response.
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“The minute Trump puts his hand on that Bible, the occupation ends, and liberation day begins,” Miller says.
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A directive has been put forth that allows the military to intervene in the enforcement of immigration laws, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty and security. Trump’s deputy chief of staff has echoed the administration’s hardline stance by asserting that illegal aliens should be prepared to face serious consequences if they choose to enter the United States. The threat of prosecution and expulsion looms over anyone who dares to cross unlawfully, making clear that the days of leniency are over.
In a swift move to dismantle the previous administration’s policies, Trump has pulled the plug on the Biden-era CBP One App. This tool, which granted entry to nearly a million immigrants annually, is now nothing more than a digitized relic of a different approach to border control. The app is offline, and appointments for future entrants have been canceled, setting the stage for a much stricter, no-nonsense enforcement strategy.
Trump’s aggressive approach to immigration reform shows a significant evolution from his first term, marking a turnaround in the political discourse around border security. The suspension of birthright citizenship aims to close the loophole that creates “anchor babies,” further solidifying Trump’s mission to redefine what it means to be a citizen in the U.S. He’s taking strides that could well land the 14th Amendment in a legal battle, with Democratic states already gearing up for litigation.
Additionally, in a tactical show of force, Trump has categorized foreign criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, reinforcing the need for strategic dismantling of these groups under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. In tandem with these declarations, ICE has already begun raids across major cities, reiterating Trump’s commitment to enforcing the immigration laws that protect the American people and their safety. It’s all hands on deck in what promises to be a serious overhaul of U.S. immigration policy—one that sends a loud and clear message to those considering crossing the border unlawfully: stay out or face the consequences.
