1A The Trump Administration's Plan For Immigration
Jan 22, 2025
Ximena Bustia, an NPR reporter focusing on immigration, and Elora Mukherjee, director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic at Columbia Law, dive into the dramatic shifts in U.S. immigration policy under Trump. They discuss the implications of executive actions like curtailing birthright citizenship and increasing ICE raids. The conversation also covers the human impact on the 11 million undocumented immigrants and the resilience of affected communities in navigating fear and legal challenges surrounding deportation. Legal battles and evolving enforcement strategies are key highlights.
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CBP-1 App Shutdown
- Trump shut down the CBP-1 mobile app, canceling existing and future asylum appointments.
- It was the primary way migrants applied for asylum, leaving many in limbo.
Remain in Mexico Policy Reinstated
- Trump reinstated the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, requiring asylum seekers to wait there.
- This has drawn criticism for creating vulnerable migrant camps and increasing border crime.
Birthright Citizenship Reinterpretation
- Trump's executive action reinterprets the 14th Amendment regarding birthright citizenship.
- It impacts children born to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas.