Trump Revives Plans to Deport US-Born Citizens with Criminal Records

President Donald Trump has revived his controversial proposal to deport U.S. citizens who have committed crimes, including violent offenses, even if they were born in the United States. During a visit to a migrant detention center in Florida, Trump emphasized that many of these individuals are "old to our country" and argued they should be removed as part of his administration’s next priorities. This aligns with a recent Department of Justice memo directing prosecutors to prioritize denaturalization and deportation of citizens involved in serious crimes, such as war crimes, gang activity, or terrorism. Trump acknowledged the controversy surrounding the idea but expressed determination to proceed, referencing violent incidents in cities like New York as justification. The proposal builds on earlier efforts from his first term and follows a recent Supreme Court decision limiting judicial injunctions against executive orders on birthright citizenship, which Trump’s administration seeks to restrict. Critics highlight that the plan challenges the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to those born in the U.S., raising significant legal and human rights concerns.