Trump Orders Changes in Border, Energy, DEI Plans
The Wall Street Journal|January 21, 2025
President Trump signed executive orders to overhaul border and energy policies and end diversity programs across the federal government, unwinding signature Biden administration policies on the first day of his second term.
Tarini Parti, Meridith McGraw, Gavin Bade and Brian Schwartz
Trump Orders Changes in Border, Energy, DEI Plans

Trump's immigration plans include ending birthright citizenship, declaring a national emergency at the southern border and ending asylum by speeding up deportations, Trump said. He gave the defense secretary 10 days to provide a plan for U.S. troops to help seal the border.

"With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense," Trump said Monday in his inaugural address at the Capitol. At a rally later at Capital One Arena, Trump rescinded 78 Biden-era executive actions and signed other orders as thousands of supporters cheered.

Some of his measures will likely face legal challenges, including the end to birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to mothers who entered illegally or on visas and fathers who aren't citizens or legal permanent residents. The order takes effect in 30 days.

Trump considered trying to end birthright citizenship in his first term. Constitutional scholars and civil-rights groups have said a change to birthright citizenship can't be done through executive action and would require amending the Constitution.

Immigration rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, sued the Trump administration soon after he signed the order.

This story is from the January 21, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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