- Trump want to collect fines from people who are unlawfully present, as well as from those who facilitate their presence Presumably, that means that Trump wants to prosecute those who have violated immigration laws. There is currently no fine for people who are unlawfully present, but there are several different provisions in US immigration law that allow for the fining people who aid and abet illegal immigration, but those require a criminal conviction. Frankly, this section is so vague as to have no meaning, unless it is a directive to the Department of Justice to start prosecuting employers. Under an Attorney General Jeff Sessions, I can assure that will happen.
- A very powerful changed ordered by Trump is to try to strip Privacy Act protection from anyone who is not a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident. Right now, all immigration records are sealed from public view. If this comes to fruition all immigration records of every immigrant would be open to public inspection until they have lawful permanent residence. While some would say that is a good thing, keep in mind that means enormous amounts of personal data become available to anyone who wants it. It is clear the President (and DHS) can do this.