US to Declare State of Emergency at the Mexican Border

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to declare a national emergency at the southern US border with Mexico on Monday.

The announcement will also include plans to send additional troops to assist in securing the border, according to a senior official from the incoming administration.

The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity before the inauguration, revealed that Trump would also designate members of criminal gangs as global terrorists.

This marks another step in the president-elect's tough stance on immigration and border security, areas he made a central part of his campaign.

Trump has been a vocal advocate for stringent measures against illegal immigration, promising to address what he estimates to be 11 million undocumented immigrants currently residing in the US During his campaign.

To achieve these objectives, Trump is considering declaring a national emergency, a move that would allow him to tap into Pentagon resources for border enforcement.

This action could pave the way for further executive orders aimed at tightening immigration policies, including the potential suspension of certain programs used by migrants seeking asylum in the United States.

While Trump’s proposed actions may galvanize his supporters, they also face significant legal and political hurdles. Birthright citizenship is enshrined in the US Constitution, and any attempt to end it would likely spark legal battles.

Additionally, mass deportation could encounter opposition from international communities, with some countries potentially refusing to accept deported citizens.