President Donald Trump has already inundated the country’s immigration system with enough changes to create immediate impacts along the border and across American cities.

This is where Mr Trump’s talk of an “invasion” becomes more than rhetorical bombast. Framing the cartels as terrorists invading America is meant to legitimise his use of the law. And because America is being invaded, Mr Trump argues, he can block anyone from crossing the border. The courts may not see it that way. ■

In line with Trump’s edict, CNN’s Natasha Bertrand, Priscilla Alvarez, Haley Britzky and Oren Liebermann report. They’re expected to beef up existing operations to support Customs and Border Protection,

Shortly after taking office, President Trump issued 11 executive orders cracking down on illegal immigration. The orders target what he sees as an invasion at the southern border and significantly alter how the U.

Trump bolstered plans for an immigration crackdown. President Trump is taking steps to make good on his campaign promise to enact mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The