Trump issued an executive order limiting birthright citizenship to only the children of legal permanent residents or American citizens. Longstanding precedent, based on judicial rulings and the 14th Amendment, has granted U.S. citizenship to babies born on U.S. soil, with the exception of the kids of diplomats.

Mr. Trump is planning to attempt to deny birthright citizenship to the children of immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, according to the incoming officials. The U.S. government has long interpreted the U.S. Constitution to mean that those born on American soil are citizens at birth, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

The president’s Day 1 actions included directives that fly in the face of legal limits on involving the military in domestic operations and the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.

State and local leaders across the country are bracing for a tidal wave of aggressive immigration policies and possible mass deportations that President Donald Trump has vowed to enact in the hours and days following his inauguration Monday.

Newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would declare illegal immigration a national emergency, send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, and reinstate his "remain in Mexico" policy as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced two bills on Tuesday aimed at illegal immigration, according to a press release from her office.

As President Donald Trump delivered his inaugural address on Monday, he outlined the series of executive orders he planned to sign that day to "begin the

President Trump on Monday announced of slew of executive actions he will be taking to fulfill his promises on border security and illegal immigration.

Solving the illegal immigration crisis is a priority for both President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.