January 20, 2025
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The order revokes prior executive orders related to immigration enforcement and policies from 2021.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is directed to prioritize enforcement of immigration laws over other activities to “protect the public safety and national security interests” of the U.S.
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Multiple federal agencies are directed to engage in punitive policies toward immigrants: prioritizing criminal prosecutions for unauthorized entry to the US; implement registration requirements and penalties for failure to register; assess fines and fees from immigrants; increase immigration detention; reevaluate Temporary Protected Status; and overall to prioritize immigration enforcement over all other agency activities.
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DHS is directed to enter into 287(g) agreements with state and local agencies. For more information on 287(g), see ILRC’s dedicated webpage.
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DOJ and DHS are directed to make sure that jurisdictions with sanctuary policies do not receive federal funds and take criminal or civil actions against these jurisdictions.
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DHS is directed to issue guidance for compliance with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. 1373 and 8 U.S.C. 1644 through information sharing with state and local governments. For more information on these provisions, see ILRC’s resource, Fact Sheet on Sanctuary Policies and 8 U.S.C. 1373.
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DOJ and DHS are directed to review and pause or terminate all agreements providing federal funding to non-governmental organizations supporting or providing services to removable noncitizens.
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DHS is directed to hire more agents and officers to carry out immigration enforcement activities subject to available appropriations. For more information on appropriation funds that were allocated to DHS, see the American Immigration Council’s resource, What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill? Immigration