U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, designating criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, and targeting automatic citizenship for U.

This is where Mr Trump’s talk of an “invasion” becomes more than rhetorical bombast. Framing the cartels as terrorists invading America is meant to legitimise his use of the law. And because America is being invaded, Mr Trump argues, he can block anyone from crossing the border. The courts may not see it that way. ■

Chicago resident P Rae Easley joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her take on Mayor Brandon Johnson's resistance to the crackdown and the need to re-allocate tax dollars to residents in the Windy City,

Trump invoked Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution, which obligates the federal government to protect states against invasion, and Article II, asserting his authority to secure the border. The action also relies on provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Mexico's President Sheinbaum says she will work with Trump on deportations, border issues and cartels, but laughs at his 'Gulf of America' order.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for calm during a Tuesday press conference - and launched the "Mexico Embraces You" welfare program - in response to President Donald Trump's litany of executive orders aimed at Mexico.