The Miami Herald has heard from Miamians, advocates and lawyers who are watching closely to see how Trump’s policy directives will impact their lives and communities. In an effort to reach as many readers as possible, the Herald is asking South Floridians to share their experiences and concerns about the new administration’s executive orders.

Washington — President Trump invoked muscular presidential powers to begin a sweeping crackdown on immigration following his inauguration on Monday, tasking the military with border enforcement, moving to designate cartels and gangs as terrorist groups, shutting down asylum and refugee admissions and attempting to terminate birthright citizenship.

State and local leaders across the country are bracing for a tidal wave of aggressive immigration policies and possible mass deportations that President Donald Trump has vowed to enact in the hours and days following his inauguration Monday.