Trump's executive orders dramatically expand power of immigration officers as they will have 'broad latitude' in deciding who is detained or deported
- The power of individual immigration officers could dramatically expand under President Donald Trump's most recent executive order on immigration
- It will likely increase the efforts to deport and detain undocumented immigrants
- Trump's order details a series of categories of undocumented immigrants that will force immigration officials to prioritize on which to remove from the country
- Immigration law enforcement officers will have a 'broad latitude' in deciding who could be detained or deported
President Donald Trump's most recent executive order on immigration could dramatically expand the power of individual immigration officers as it will likely increase the efforts to deport and detain undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Trump's order details a series of categories of undocumented immigrants that will force immigration law enforcement officials to prioritize on which to remove from the country.
Experts say that the descriptions under the executive order include virtually every person who is in the U.S. illegally, allowing 'broad latitude' to officials to decide who could be detained to be ultimately deported, according to CNN.
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President Donald Trump's (above on Saturday) most recent executive order on immigration could dramatically expand the power of individual immigration officers
Trump's order will likely increase the efforts to deport and detain undocumented immigrants in the United States. Above border patrol agent drives along the U.S.-Mexico border in California
Trump tweeted on Sunday morning about the 'need' for 'strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW'. The message came after massive protests on Saturday
Trump's order allows for an immigration officer to make judgements on threats to public safety in relation to the undocumented immigrant.
The president's order states that the priority will be to remove deportable immigrants who "have been convicted of any criminal offense; have been charged with any criminal offense, where such charge has not been resolved; have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense; have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or in the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security."
In addition, Trump's decision to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to end the flow of refugees entering the country has apparently revived the moral of immigration, customs and border agents.
'Morale amongst our agents and officers has increased exponentially,' said a joint statement from the National Border Patrol Council and National ICE Council.
Trump is facing criticism for the controversial decision that has seen protests erupt across the country since the order was signed on Saturday. Above protesters gather at JFK Airport
'We applaud the three executive orders he has issued to date, and are confident they will make America safer and more prosperous.
'The men and women of ICE and Border Patrol will work tirelessly to keep criminals, terrorists, and public safety threats out of this country, which remains the number one target in the world – and President Trump's actions now empower us to fulfill this life saving mission, and it will indeed save thousands of lives and billions of dollars.'
The statement from the group is the strongest endorsement of the 45th president's latest action, as he is facing criticism for the controversial decision that has seen protests erupt across the country since the order was signed.
On Sunday, Trump took to Twitter refusing to back down on the executive order.
He instead reiterated his belief that America needs to strengthen its borders - just hours after thousands protested against his controversial immigration executive order banning people from specific countries entering the US.
The president fired up his Twitter account on Sunday morning and wrote: 'Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting, NOW. Look what is happening all over Europe and, indeed, the world - a horrible mess!'
He then took aim at the New York Times, which featured a story about the protests against Trump at airports across the country, on Sunday morning.
'Somebody with aptitude and conviction should buy the FAKE NEWS and failing @nytimes and either run it correctly or let it fold with dignity!' Trump raged.
The comments came after Homeland Security said a temporary stay granted by a federal court will not stop Trump's immigration ban from being put in place.
The agency said the court order affected a relatively small number of travelers who were inconvenienced by security procedures upon their return.
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