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Trump Gangs Up On The Cartels
Jan 24, 2025
Keegan Hamilton, a senior editor at the Los Angeles Times and expert on legal affairs, joins to delve into Trump's controversial designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. He discusses the far-reaching implications of this order, including potential financial sanctions and the impact on U.S.-Mexico relations. They also explore the risks of military actions against cartels and the legacy of executive orders from Trump's administration, especially as a federal judge blocks his move to end birthright citizenship.
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- A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, emphasizing that constitutional amendments require a more complex process than unilateral presidential action.
- The designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations could lead to financial sanctions and military actions, raising significant legal and political uncertainties in U.S.-Mexico relations.
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Legal Challenges to Trump's Orders
President Trump's recent executive order to end birthright citizenship for certain immigrants faced a significant legal setback when a federal judge deemed it unconstitutional. The judge emphasized that amending the Constitution is a process that cannot be unilaterally determined by the president, highlighting the long-standing legal precedent of birthright citizenship. This ruling is part of a broader legal challenge involving several states and civil rights organizations, marking an ongoing conflict between the executive branch's actions and judicial interpretations. The ruling suggests that legal battles over Trump's executive orders will continue to shape key aspects of civil rights in the U.S.
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