Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign has emphasized a strong anti-immigrant stance, particularly with a promise to conduct a large-scale deportation operation. Upon his inauguration on January 20, 2025, he issued several executive orders that not only contradicted the constitutional mandate to uphold laws but also sought to end birthright citizenship, which infringes upon the 14th Amendment. Legal experts argue that Trump's actions may violate the Take Care Clause of the Constitution, highlighting a significant conflict between his policies and legal obligations as president.
In a slew of anti-immigrant executive orders issued on the first day of his second term, Trump not only failed to take care that the laws be enforced but also violated several laws.
The first sentence of the 14th Amendment states, 'All persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens of the United States,' which Trump's order directly opposes.
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