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Trump orders construction of border wall, targets sanctuary cities
Trump orders construction of border wall, targets sanctuary cities
President Trump signed executive actions Wednesday ordering the construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall and targeting sanctuary cities, following through on campaign promises that energized his base – and outraged his critics – during the 2016 campaign.The orders cover a range of immigration enforcement measures. The marquee item is a directive to pursue a southern border wall. “A nation without borders is not a nation,” Trump declared after signing the measures, while speaking to employees at the Department of Homeland Security.
“Beginning today, the United States of America gets back control of its borders.” The first order calls for the “immediate construction of a physical wall on the southern border,” and directs the DHS secretary to take “all appropriate steps to immediately plan, design, and construct” the wall using authority under existing law.
The same executive order also calls for hiring 5,000 more Border Patrol agents and ending “catch-and-release” policies for illegal immigrants, among other provisions.
Another order is aimed at helping federal immigration agents. It calls for hiring 10,000 additional officers; restoring the so-called Secure Communities program and other local partnerships; prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrant criminals; directing the State Department to use leverage to ensure illegal immigrants are taken back by their country of origin – and moving to strip federal grant money to sanctuary states and cities that “harbor” illegal immigrants.
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Re: Trump orders construction of border wall, targets sanctuary cities
So, he issued an executive order commanding Congress to do something.
That's how our government works?
We live in a time in which decent and otherwise sensible people are surrendering too easily to the hectoring of morons or extremists.
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Re: Trump orders construction of border wall, targets sanctuary cities
I'd be interested in seeing the whole plan rather than a piece of paper designed for the sole purpose of holding up to show the cameras, apparently the "dishonest media" can be useful at times, especially when you want to impress your followers, that you're following up on your campaign promises even though nothing will be done. You know, I'm one of those people that would like to see a little detail . . . Like how you're going to pay for it.