First Days: Initial Executive Orders on Immigration and Border Security
Highlights
On Jan. 20, President Trump issued several executive orders that have a wide-ranging impact on U.S. immigration and border security
These executive orders, which address the definition of American citizenship, have resulted in immediate litigation
They also could result in new travel restrictions and additional delays for travelers seeking visas at U.S. Consulates abroad
Nationals of certain countries admitted to the U.S. since Jan. 20, 2021, could be at risk of removal proceedings
Shortly after his inauguration on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump issued several significant executive orders (EOs). While these EOs covered several areas of American society, a very significant number focus on immigration and border security. This alert summarizes several of these EOs with a particular focus on their prospective effect on employers and the foreign nationals they employ.
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