Trump's Day One: Sweeping Immigration Overhaul Looms

Donald Trump plans a comprehensive overhaul of immigration policies on his first day back in office. He aims to enhance border security, expand deportations, and dismantle Biden's entry programs. Led by Tom Homan as a 'border czar,' these actions focus on curbing illegal immigration with potential legal challenges anticipated.

Donald Trump is poised to implement a series of executive orders on his first day as president, targeting significant changes in immigration enforcement. These measures, spearheaded by 'border czar' Tom Homan and other Republican immigration hardliners, include ramping up arrests of undocumented immigrants, deploying troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, and resuming border wall construction.

Homan, a longtime immigration official, is expected to bring his extensive experience to the role, marking a return to stricter enforcement strategies. Trump's plans also involve ending Joe Biden's humanitarian programs that have allowed legal entry for many migrants in recent years, potentially urging those with expired statuses to exit voluntarily.

The broader agenda includes prioritizing the deportation of individuals with felony charges and opening deportation options to those without criminal records. With the announcement of Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, the plan aims for a firm approach, though significant legal challenges from Democrat-led states and advocacy groups are anticipated.

(With inputs from agencies.)