In what critics are calling a devastating blow to civil liberties, President Trump announced a so-called national emergency to justify deploying troops to the southern border. This alarming action on his first day back in office, along with attempts to strip away birthright citizenship through executive orders, has sparked a fierce debate over the erosion of democratic norms and the legality of such unilateral measures.
Trump Tramples Rights in Unprecedented Power Grab: Military Deployment to Border Faces Legal Challenges
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Jan-22
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During Donald Trump’s inaugural address on Monday, he declared a national emergency at the southern border. On the first day back in office, Trump signed a number of executive orders on immigration that seek to end birthright citizenship and use military reso…
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Jan-22
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In a decisive move to protect America, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, leading to the deployment of military forces to address the escalating crisis. This necessary action, taken on his first day back in the Oval Office, alongside executive orders aimed at ending birthright citizenship, has been met with support from legal scholars and nationalist circles, underscoring the President's commitment to the country's safety and sovereignty.
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