The US isn't appearing that united over new President Donald Trump's drastic reconfiguration of American policy. 

He's issued dozens of executive orders since taking office yesterday, and says more changes are to come. 

There's already pushback - with 22 states challenging his bid to end birthright citizenship - and many fearing for the justice system after his sweeping pardons of Capitol riot convictions.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says American Civil Liberties Union, immigrant organizations and an expectant mother have also taken action against Trump.

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The US isn't appearing that united over new President Donald Trump's drastic reconfiguration of American policy.&nbsp;
He's issued dozens of executive orders since taking office yesterday, and says more changes are to come.&nbsp;
There's already pushback - with 22 states challenging his bid to end birthright citizenship - and many fearing for the justice system after his sweeping pardons of Capitol riot convictions.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says American Civil Liberties Union, immigrant organizations and an expectant mother have also taken action against Trump.
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on President Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship

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