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Community Explainer: Week 1 Under Donald Trump 2.0

Community Explainer
Issue area
Border
Detention
Removal Defense
Crimes/Post-Conviction Relief
Enforcement
Audience
Community Advocate
Published: Jan. 27, 2025

On the first day of his presidency, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders, including at least twelve that relate directly to immigration. This explainer gives an overview of what’s happened in week 1 and what we can expect next.