Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sparks Legal Challenge

President Trump declares illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, planning to deploy troops, ramp up deportations, and designate criminal cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Civil rights groups, including the ACLU, are preparing legal challenges against these moves, which also include ending Biden's legal entry app.

In a dramatic move, President Trump has announced his intention to declare illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency. This decision is expected to include deploying troops, accelerating deportations, and labeling criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups.

The American Civil Liberties Union has swiftly acted by filing a court motion challenging the legality of ending the CBP One entry program, which allowed many to seek asylum legally. The ACLU's legal efforts mark the beginning of broad opposition to Trump's immigration stance.

Critics argue that Trump's policies could lead to economic disruption, family separations, and increased taxpayer expenditure. Meanwhile, his plans to challenge birthright citizenship and suspend the refugee program are likely to face fierce legal battles as civil rights groups and Democratic-led states mobilize against him.

(With inputs from agencies.)