An expert predicts that Trump may take multiple actions regarding border security on his first day in office.

When President-elect Trump begins his new term, he will prioritize addressing immigration and border security concerns, which were major factors in voters' decision to send him back to the White House.

"Alfonso Aguilar, a former chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship and the Director of Hispanic Engagement at the American Principles Project, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he believes that shutting down the border, declaring an emergency, and stopping the entry of people until further notice will be one of the first actions taken by the new president."

Trump will prioritize immigration and border security in his second term as President.

Trump campaigned on securing the border and deporting undocumented immigrants, in stark contrast to the Biden administration's record-breaking border crossings during its first three years in office.

In the most recent election, 61% of voters who prioritized border security supported Trump, with 75% of voters indicating that this issue was important to them, according to the Planet Chronicle Voter Analysis.

On Day 1 of his new administration, Trump will work to fulfill that trust by implementing changes, one of which may involve shutting down the border, according to Aguilar.

Trump could expedite the removal of immigrants who are in the country illegally, particularly those who have committed crimes, on Day 1.

"Aguilar stated that if you identify individuals with criminal records and those who have committed crimes, you must find a way to expedite their removal. He added that he believed there was an expedited procedure in place to remove those involved in crime."

The CHNV parole program, which allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for Advance Travel Authorizations into the U.S. and be paroled into the country with a court date, could see a swift change in other policies. Many of these migrants are eligible to apply for work authorization once in the country.

"They can end that on Day 1," Aguilar said.

Catch-and-release tactics are also likely to end quickly under Trump, Aguilar noted.

Aguilar stated that there could be a resurgence of "workforce raids," a tactic that has been absent for some time, possibly returning in the "first few days, few weeks."

The implementation of other policies may take time, such as reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols, commonly known as "Remain in Mexico," which will necessitate cooperation with the Mexican government.

To complete the border wall and hire more immigration judges and other border security personnel, some improvements may require legislation and additional funding.

"Aguilar stated that while he can handle some administrative tasks, he may require legislation for certain other things. To hire more immigration judges, money is needed, and an immigration package will likely be prepared to obtain funding from Congress."