WASHINGTON — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump attempting to deny birthright citizenship to the children of immigrants who are born in the United States is likely to face immediate legal challenges — but, if enacted, could have dramatic consequences in places like South Florida.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, designating criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, and targeting automatic citizenship for U.

Trump’s first-day immigration orders bring hardline policies back, targeting birthright citizenship and shutting down asylum pathways.