Birthright Citizenship, Migrants Targeted in Trump Orders (1)

President Donald Trump signed sweeping new executive actions designed to crack down on illegal border crossings and target undocumented migrants already in the US.

Trump declared a national emergency at the border, directed the Pentagon to deploy additional individuals to the border, and sought to end “catch and release,” the policy by which migrants are released while awaiting a hearing on their asylum status.

The president signed a proclamation to end the asylum process, which officials say would allow the immediate removal of those in the country already awaiting a court hearing. The administration will look to reinstate the “Remain ...