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Trump’s First Week in Office: Executive Actions and Developments
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Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions that have already had significant impacts for individuals inside and outside the United States. Here are some of the latest developments:
- Cancellation of US-bound migrant flights: Approximately 300 migrants have arrived in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas since Trump’s inauguration, but many were informed that their appointments to cross into the US through the CBP One app were cancelled.
- Steady increase in migrants: The region has seen an increase in migrants arriving from southern Mexico, Haiti, Venezuela, and Central America, with many expecting to cross the Rio Grande into Texas.
- Deportations continue: Deportations have remained steady, with about 150 people being removed each day, similar to rates under the previous administration.
- New directive from acting Homeland Security Secretary: Benjamine Huffman has given the Justice Department’s law enforcement agencies the authority to investigate and arrest unlawful immigrants in the US.
- Call for reimbursement: Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent letters to Congressional leaders and the state’s Congressional delegation, requesting reimbursement for the over $11.1 billion spent to secure the border during the previous administration.
- Trump speaks with El Salvadoran president: The President spoke with El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele about enhancing bilateral cooperation to address illegal immigration and combat transnational gangs.
