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Immigration

Trump's immigration policies are set to undergo significant changes, focusing on border security and deportation strategies. Mosheh Oinounou highlights the controversial Migrant Protection Protocol, which forces migrants to wait in Mexico while their asylum claims are processed, exposing them to potential dangers 1. Additionally, Trump plans to end birthright citizenship, challenging the 14th Amendment, and initiate mass deportations, a move supported by a large portion of Americans 2.

The law says otherwise has been adjudicated by the supreme court. So the 14th amendment, birthright citizenship fight among the many things we'll be watching on all things immigration.

--- Mosheh Oinounou

These policies are expected to face legal challenges, particularly the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to detain non-citizens during times of war 1.

   

Energy

Trump's energy policies aim to declare a national energy emergency, focusing on increasing fossil fuel production and reducing clean energy initiatives. Nicole Lapin reports that Trump plans to expand drilling on federal lands and withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, which could have significant implications for international climate commitments 3.

We will drill, baby. Dr. America will be a manufacturing nation once again.

--- Unknown

While these moves might lower energy prices, they could face opposition from states benefiting from clean energy jobs, highlighting the complex interplay between economic and environmental interests 2.

   

Social

Trump's social policies include redefining gender recognition and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the federal government. Nicole Lapin notes that Trump's executive orders will remove non-binary options from federal documents and prevent taxpayer money from funding gender transition healthcare 4.

We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit based.

--- Unknown

These policies are expected to provoke legal challenges from civil rights organizations, as they could impact transgender individuals' rights and protections 5.