Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order on his first day as president that ends birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. This move was outlined by incoming White House officials.

According to these officials, the federal government will no longer automatically grant citizenship to children of illegal immigrants born in the United States, effective on a prospective basis. This change will be implemented through an executive action, as detailed in a Monday morning briefing.

While Trump had hinted at removing birthright citizenship during his campaign, the move could spark legal challenges. This is due to the 14th Amendment, which states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

The planned executive order is part of a broader initiative, with Trump set to sign a total of 10 executive orders on his first day, all addressing border security. These actions will focus on “national security and public safety threats” that have led to violent crimes against Americans, as explained by officials on the call.

Further actions will include the termination of catch and release policies, the reinstatement of Remain in Mexico, and the resumption of the border wall construction. Additionally, a national emergency will be declared at the southern border.

This emergency declaration will “deploy armed forces” and “erect physical barriers” along the border. It also grants the defense secretary the authority to send more troops, including National Guard members, to the area, the officials mentioned.

The Trump administration also plans to eliminate asylum options and shut down the border to illegal immigrants via a proclamation that establishes an expedited process to remove migrants without considering asylum claims.

In addition, refugee resettlement will be halted for a minimum of four months.

Increased scrutiny of migrants will be implemented, with agencies instructed to provide recommendations to Trump regarding the suspension of entry for citizens from nations of “particular concern.”

Members of criminal organizations, including Tren de Aragua and MS-13, will be designated as “global terrorists,” a status that will enable the United States to deport them.

Trump is expected to finalize the executive orders in the President’s Room at the Capitol after his inauguration or possibly at the Capitol One Arena.

He plans to sign nearly 200 executive orders today, according to a transition source, including changes such as renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali.

{Matzav.com}