Rapid-Fire Realities
- Immediate Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities
The Trump team has fired off formal demand letters to states that support sanctuary policies. Public officials are on notice: Any interference with federal immigration authorities won’t just be frowned upon—it could lead to felony charges and potentiallyup to 20 years in prison. - Birthright Citizenship and Family Deportations
Trump’s newly appointed border czar openly declares that if parents are undocumented—even if they have U.S.-born children—they may all be deported together. The rationale: No broken families, but also no exceptions to immigration law. - Big Tech’s H-1B Visa Concerns
Large tech companies like Google, Cisco, PayPal, and Facebook (Meta) have historically relied on theH-1B visa program to fill employment roles with Indian employees. With massive layoffs in recent years, many Indian workers are left in limbo. Under Trump’s renewed enforcement, those on expired visas face swift removal—no matter where they’re from.
By Samuel A. Lopez – USA Herald
[WASHINGTON, D.C] – As a legal analyst, I’ve witnessed many political transitions—but none as potentially seismic as what we’re about to see starting Monday, January 20, 2025. That’s the day Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America, and his team has made it crystal clear that they’re not about to ease into power gently.
From the get-go, the Trump Administration is sending shockwaves across the nation by focusing on “sanctuary cities” and laying down the gauntlet for public officials who interfere with federal immigration enforcement. And for businesses—especially those relying on foreign talent through visas like the H-1B—the message could not be more urgent: Comply or be ready for departure.
