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Immigration

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Immigration

No, the CBP One app doesn’t grant migrants legal status

The CBP One app is a scheduling tool used to streamline appointments at U.S. border entry points. It’s not a gateway for migrants to enter the country illegally.
Social Media

Viral image claiming to show visa of Cybertruck explosion suspect is fake

The man in the truck that exploded at Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas is Matthew Livelsberger, a U.S. citizen and Army soldier. The visa posted to social media is fake.
Immigration

No, workers on H-1B visas are not barred from joining unions

Unionizing is protected by law, but some employers may still retaliate. That can make H-1B visa workers cautious since their legal status is tied to their employer.
National

No, the Biden administration is not selling off sections of the border wall

The National Defense Authorization Act requires the Department of Defense to redistribute or sell unused border wall materials — not existing parts of the wall.
Immigration

No, the Biden administration is not selling off sections of the border wall

The National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 requires the U.S. Department of Defense to dispose of unused border wall materials — not parts of the wall itself.
Immigration

Yes, it is unconstitutional to deport U.S. citizens

Donald Trump suggested he would be open to deporting families with mixed immigration status, including U.S. citizens. But experts say that would be unconstitutional.
Immigration

Can Donald Trump deport U.S. citizens?

Donald Trump suggested he would be open to deporting families with mixed immigration status, including U.S. citizens. But experts say that would be unconstitutional.
Donald Trump

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.
Immigration

Claim that 320,000 migrant children went missing during the Biden administration is misleading

A DHS document does not declare 320,000 kids missing.
Donald Trump

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

With a governor’s approval, the National Guard can detain individuals, but the other military branches can only offer logistical support for immigration enforcement.
Donald Trump

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

Presidents can deploy the military for immigration enforcement. The National Guard can sometimes be used to detain, while active-duty soldiers can’t.