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President Donald Trump assumed office on Monday and quickly got to work on a signature issue that ignited his base: immigration.
Trump announced a long list of planned executive orders and other measures that will restrict entry into the U.S. for asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of these moves − such as invoking the Alien Enemies Act, a law from the 1700s that is used during wartime to remove noncitizen enemies − were expected.
And some of the changes took immediate effect. Migrants who had already arrived at the U.S. border and had scheduled appointments to begin their asylum application process found yesterday that their appointments were canceled.
But many of Trump’s proposed changes run contrary to U.S. federal law and will likely be met with many legal challenges, according to Jean Lantz Reisz, an immigration scholar at the University of Southern California.
“People have the right to seek asylum under U.S. law, and by shutting the border down, the president is preventing people from exercising that right,” she told me. In our interview, Reisz explains Trump’s new executive orders, as well as the legal obstacles he may face in implementing them.
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Amy Lieberman
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Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump and their families attend the inaugural parade in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California
While the president has a broad range of immigration and national security powers, he cannot change US law on his own.
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Economy + Business
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Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University
Central bankers agree that climate change poses a threat to the financial system. An insurance crisis is exactly the kind of problem that could spread.
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Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, Boise State University
Large organizations often partner with local nonprofits that are uniquely positioned to mobilize quickly, leveraging their deep understanding of community needs and established trust with residents.
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Environment + Energy
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Kathleen Merrigan, Arizona State University
The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.
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Trump Inauguration
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John E. Jones III, Dickinson College
The new president has shown clemency to supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Sharece Thrower, Vanderbilt University
What are the limits on executive orders? They come with serious constraints. A political scientist who studies these orders puts Trump’s actions in context.
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Ethics + Religion
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Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross
Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain.
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Science + Technology
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Bryn Beeder, Miami University
Electrolyte beverages can be a big help for athletes and during flu season – but some may worsen issues such as diarrhea.
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Arvind Sridhar, University of Illinois Chicago
Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular heart rhythms.
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Politics + Society
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Robert Kane, Drexel University; Jordan Hyatt, Drexel University
The Philadelphia Police Department plans to expand its use of drones, including as first responders.
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Michael Pasek, University of Illinois Chicago
A new video intervention shows correcting Americans’ exaggerated views of political opponents can defuse tensions, reduce support for antidemocratic practices and promote a healthier democracy.
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Health + Medicine
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Christine Carson, The University of Western Australia; Leda Kobziar, University of Idaho
Wildfires can unleash hidden health threats, including promoting the spread of infections.
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