Trump Declares National Emergency to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration in Inaugural Address

President Trump declared a national emergency to crack down on illegal immigration in his inaugural address, proposing ambitious policies aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration law and fueling pushback from Democrats and immigrant advocacy groups. The president vowed to take aggressive action against those entering the country without authorization, including construction of a wall along the southern border. Trump's proposals are expected to be met with resistance from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, who warn of unintended consequences and potential damage to the economy.