Judge Napolitano to Newsmax: Trump Can Stop All Legal Immigration
By Charlie McCarthy | Monday, 01 December 2025 10:51 AM EST
President Donald Trump has the authority to stop all legal immigration, former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano told Newsmax on Monday.
Appearing on Newsmax's "National Report," Napolitano said that Trump's sweeping immigration proposals, outlined in a fiery Truth Social post, rest on firm statutory authority giving a president broad discretion over who enters the United States.
"He can stop all legal immigration on his own discretion," Napolitano said, emphasizing that while litigation is likely, the statute granting presidential authority over entry is "clear."
The judge noted there will be pressure to maintain certain legal pathways for individuals who follow the rules, possess needed skills, or already have job contracts in place.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/judge-napolitano-trump-authority/2025/12/01/id/1236587/
