President can act on his own to deport more people, jump-start the border wall or restrict immigration from Syria
By LAURA MECKLER
Updated Jan. 22, 2017 7:07 p.m. ET
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President Donald Trump is soon expected to seek sharp changes in U.S. immigration policy by using his executive power, echoing the politically contentious approach taken by Barack Obama.
The new Trump administration released its first executive actions on Inauguration Day, regarding the Affordable Care Act and on regulations across the government. More are expected as soon as this week on issues ranging from environmental to labor rules.
On immigration, advocates on both sides of the issue expect the administration to toughen enforcement by deporting more people and reversing Obama administration rules protecting young people brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
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