The Journal. Trump's Immigration Overhaul
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Jan 22, 2025 
Michelle Hackman, a WSJ reporter specializing in immigration during the Trump administration, dives into the sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy after Trump took office. She details the aggressive executive orders aimed at both legal and illegal immigration. The appointment of a new 'border czar,' Tom Homan, brings focus on a stringent enforcement approach, including controversial strategies like family separation and mass deportations. Hackman also contrasts these methods with the subsequent Biden administration's policies.
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Trump's Immigration Goals
- The Trump administration aims to drastically restrict both legal and illegal immigration.
- This stems from Trump's central campaign promise of mass deportation, connecting immigration to economic and cultural issues.
Executive Order Quiz
- Michelle Hackman was tested on her knowledge of Trump's immigration executive orders.
- She successfully recalled several, including those related to birthright citizenship, refugees, asylum, and military presence at the border.
Birthright Citizenship Challenge
- Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces legal uncertainty.
- While the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to those born in the US, the court's interpretation could be influenced by historical context and intent.