WASHINGTON — Late Monday night, Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States as the nation battles the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
“In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!” he tweeted.
It’s unclear what mechanism Trump will use to suspend immigration, how long such a pause could last, or what effect this will have on the operation of US border crossings and on those who hold green cards.
The White House declined to provide further information on the executive order Monday evening.
The tweet comes as the administration seeks to reopen parts of the country from the coronavirus shutdown through a phased approach, but it’s also a continuation of the President’s 2016 campaign promise to slow immigration.
Trump has repeatedly promoted his decision to halt travel from China and Europe as a means of blunting the spread of coronavirus in the United States.
The tweet also comes hours after Trump directed Admiral Brett Giroir, the assistant Health and Human Services secretary for health, to provide an update on border wall construction after he briefed reporters on coronavirus testing.
Comments
more recommended stories
Fonatur accused of logging more than 144 hectares of forest land for the Tren MayaMÉRIDA, MX.- Civil associations have joined.
Yacht catches fire on the high seas off the shore of CelestúnThe yacht “Juan Pablo” at the.
Mauricio Vila promotes Yucatan during the meeting of governors with the United States AmbassadorVillahermosa, Tabasco, (October 21, 2021) .-.
Greenpeace asks Profepa to investigate alleged illegal planting of transgenic soybeans and corn in CampecheMÉRIDA, MX.- The international group Greenpeace.
Fossil stuck in 100 million-year-old amber is oldest “true crab” ever discoveredIn 2015, two researchers stumbled across.
We still have five weeks left to 2021 hurricane seasonThe 2021 hurricane season hasn’t been.
Increased feeling of insecurity among Merida residents (INEGI)Mérida, Yucatán.- Insecurity perception indexes throughout.
FGE arrests two men for child abuse in YucatanMÉRIDA, Yucatán, (October 21, 2021) .-.
Agustín Gusto, the first wine produced in Valladolid, YucatánValladolid, Yucatán.- The Agustín Gusto restaurant,.
Mérida’s 2022 municipal budget proposal is readyMerida will prioritize health services, security.
Leave a Comment