Whitehouse.gov
Jan 20, 2025
Lower Refugee Admissions:
Classifies illegal immigration as an "Invasion," providing additional funding and mechanisms to combat illegal immigration.
Potential Impact: Could lead to state-level policy changes affecting immigrant communities.
This executive order declares the situation at the southern border as an invasion under Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution. It suspends the entry of aliens involved in this invasion and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, to take appropriate actions to prevent their entry and facilitate their removal. The order emphasizes the President's authority to protect each state against invasion and to ensure the security and safety of U.S. citizens.
