Trump executive invokes Constitution to stop “Invasion” at southern border, shutting down illegal immigration

January 22, 2025
President Donald J. Trump
New York woman arrested for alleged threats against President after social media outburst Washington, DC – Monday — A New York woman is in federal custody after allegedly traveling to Washington, D.C., and making online threats against the President of the United States, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro. The woman, identified as Nathalie Rose Jones, is facing two federal charges related to knowingly and willfully threatening the life of the President. Prosecutors say Jones posted threats on Facebook and Instagram, calling the President a terrorist and expressing intent to have him "eliminated." In a video statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Pirro confirmed that Jones had traveled from New York to the capital, where her threats allegedly intensified. She is now in federal custody and is expected to be prosecuted “to the full extent of the law.” “Threatening the life of the President is one of the most serious crimes,” Pirro said. “Make no mistake—justice will be served.” Officials credited the U.S. Secret Service, with special agents from both New York and Washington, D.C., working together to identify and apprehend the suspect before any violence occurred. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the timing or exact nature of the threats. The arrest marks a rare but serious case of a citizen crossing state lines and allegedly issuing credible threats against the nation’s highest elected office, triggering an immediate response from federal law enforcement. Jones is expected to appear before a federal magistrate judge in Washington, D.C., where she will be formally charged and face detention proceedings. Key Points Nathalie Rose Jones was arrested after allegedly threatening the President on Facebook and Instagram. She traveled from New York to Washington, D.C., where she was taken into custody by federal agents. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed full prosecution and praised the Secret Service for their swift action. A New York woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening the President in a chilling online campaign.

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to suspend the physical entry of individuals deemed to be involved in an “invasion” across the southern border, invoking Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution and federal immigration law.

Article IV, Section 4 of the United States Constitution guarantees a republican form of government to each state and protects states from invasion and domestic violenc

The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of State to take immediate action to “repel, repatriate, and remove” individuals crossing the southern border without legal authorization. The administration is also restricting access to immigration provisions such as asylum for those labeled as participating in the so-called invasion.

In a statement accompanying the order, the administration cited a failure by the Biden administration to adequately address illegal border crossings, alleging millions of unauthorized entries and significant costs to state and local governments, including in Texas. “The Constitution guarantees the states protection against invasion, and today we are fulfilling that promise,” the order declared.

Trump referenced prior remarks on the costs of illegal immigration, stating, “Illegal immigration hurts American workers, burdens taxpayers, and places strain on local schools, hospitals, and communities in general.” He vowed in 2024 to seal the southern border, calling this executive action a fulfillment of that campaign promise.

The executive order, which relies on authority granted under the Immigration and Nationality Act and Article II of the Constitution, marks an escalation in the federal government’s immigration enforcement efforts. The directive is expected to face legal challenges.