As we get closer to the start of the new Trump administration, the president-elect’s staff and Republican members of Congress are preparing executive orders and legislation to be ready for Trump to sign on day one. And immigration is likely to be an early priority. … Republicans making these moves early sends a clear message, per Sara Goodman, who teaches political science at UC Irvine. “What we’re seeing here, even before Trump takes office, is immigration is not just a talking point,” she said. “Republican leaders are very serious about delivering for their base.” And the election revealed that immigration is very much a top issue for the GOP base.

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