Philadelphia officials met Wednesday to reinforce the city's responsibilities and policies on immigration and address the limits of their power compared to the federal government in light of recent executive orders signed by President Trump early into his second term.

President-elect Donald Trump promised increased immigration restrictions and a closed border in the campaign that made him president. His inauguration on Monday could immediately usher in major policy changes that will have ramifications locally.

Shortly after taking office, President Trump issued 11 executive orders cracking down on illegal immigration. The orders target what he sees as an invasion at the southern border and significantly alter how the U.