Trump highlights federal law granting presidential power to halt immigration as crackdown escalates
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump emphasized his intention to leverage Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which grants the president significant authority to restrict immigration based on national interest. This announcement comes shortly after he unveiled a comprehensive immigration agenda aimed at addressing what he describes as an overwhelmed U.S. immigration system. Trump cited the law, asserting that he could suspend the entry of non-U.S. citizens or any class of aliens if their entry is deemed detrimental to the nation. His post coincided with heightened immigration enforcement actions following a tragic incident in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were shot, intensifying the conversation around national security and immigration policy.
In his recent declarations, Trump has pledged to halt immigration from “Third World countries,” reverse policies established during the Biden administration, and target foreign nationals he considers threats to public safety or incompatible with American values. He has also proposed ending federal benefits for noncitizens, denaturalizing those accused of undermining domestic tranquility, and expanding deportations. These statements reflect a broader strategy to reshape U.S. immigration policy and restore what he views as a more secure and orderly system. The urgency of his proposals is underscored by the shooting incident involving Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national accused of the attack, which has reignited debates over the vetting of immigrants and the implications of current immigration laws. As the situation evolves, Trump’s aggressive stance on immigration continues to resonate with his base, positioning him as a prominent figure in the ongoing national dialogue about immigration reform and security.
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President Trump on Saturday pointed to a federal law that grants the president broad authority to restrict immigration just days after unveiling a sweeping new
immigration agenda
.Â
In a Truth Social post,
Trump highlighted
Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows the president to “suspend the entry” of non-U.S. citizens whenever it is deemed “detrimental” to the national interest.
“Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the
entry of all aliens
or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate,” Trump wrote, quoting the law.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICY ALLOWS UNLIMITED ABSENCES FOR ILLEGAL ALIEN CHILDREN AMID ICE OPERATIONS
THEIR PLAN WAS A FLOOD OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. OUR ANSWER IS AN IMMIGRATION MORATORIUM
The president posted amid intensifying immigration actions by his administration after the shooting of two
National Guard
members in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.
On Thursday, Trump vowed to halt immigration from “Third World countries,” reverse
Biden-era admissions
and remove foreign nationals he considers public threats, security risks or “non-compatible with Western Civilization.”
TRUMP HAS MADE THE BORDER SECURE AGAIN — BUT NOW THE HARD PART BEGINS
He argued that the U.S. immigration system has been overwhelmed and said his approach would allow it to “fully recover.”Â
Trump also vowed to end federal benefits for noncitizens, denaturalize migrants accused of undermining “domestic tranquility” and expand deportations.
On Friday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had halted all asylum decisions.Â
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been accused in the shooting of the two
National Guard
members in Washington, D.C.
National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died after the shooting. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition.
Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion and Michael Sinkewicz contributed to this report.
