TAMPA, Fla. — It's been a busy Tuesday for immigration offices in Tampa, after a series of immigration executive actions were signed by President Donald Trump.

They include declaring a national emergency at the U.S. border and kicking off a process to end birthright citizenship.


What You Need To Know

  • President Donald Trump signed executive orders on immigration on Monday

  • Attorney Danielle Hernandez with DVH Law Group says their phones are ringing with concerns

  • She’s now filming a video breaking down the executive orders signed

Attorney Danielle Hernandez with DVH Law Group says their phones are ringing with concerns from those wondering what their rights are.

She’s now filming a video breaking down the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump.

“We woke up to a slew of phone calls and questions, so we thought that this was the most effective way to answer them,” said Hernandez.

Hernandez has been an attorney for 15 years, so helping the immigrant community stay informed is part of her day to day.

However, with a new president, she’s hoping to get one message out to immigrants in the state.

“I want people to understand if you do not have a final order of deportation and you do not have any criminal record, I’m talking things you went to jail for. No one is going to come looking for you,” said Hernandez.

President Trump’s administration also shut down an app called CBP One that allowed migrants to cross the U.S. border legally and discontinued a humanitarian program allowing paroles and family reunifications.

As for the order on ending birthright citizenship, Hernandez says that will be difficult to enforce.

“That’s the one thing that he has done that I’m certain will have legal checks and balances, this is protected in the constitution, this is protected by the courts,” she said.

Hernandez has also distributed cards to families, explaining what to do if questioned about legal status and how to stay protected.

“You have the right to say that you would like to remain silent, and you would like to speak to an attorney and do not sign anything,” she said.