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Immigration

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

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.
Immigration

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Trump says he will sign an executive order ending automatic citizenship for children of “illegal aliens” in his second term. Experts agree that’s 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.
Elections

No, you cannot buy Canadian citizenship

Online searches for “move to Canada” are spiking after the election, with some people wondering if they can buy Canadian citizenship. Here’s why that’s not possible.
Elections

It is not possible to buy a Canadian citizenship

Online searches for “move to Canada” are spiking after the election, with some people wondering if they can buy Canadian citizenship. Here’s why that’s not possible.
Elections

Viral video doesn’t show ‘illegal voters’ cutting the line in Pennsylvania

A viral video posted on X claims busloads of “illegal voters” skipped the line to vote early in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. That’s false.
Donald Trump

Trump’s claim that illegal immigration was at its lowest when he left office is false

Donald Trump often points to a chart that inaccurately states that illegal immigration was at its lowest point months before he actually left office in January 2021.
VERIFY This

VERIFY This election special: Immigration claims, economic policies & breaking down Project 2025

Whether it’s immigration, the economy or even Project 2025 – Brandon Lewis and Ariane Datil answer questions on some of the biggest topics for voters in our special