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EO 14165

Securing Our Borders

ActiveSigned January 20, 2025
Border/ImmigrationGovernmental – National SecurityLitigationPrivate Client ServicesWhite Collar Defense and Investigations

Summary

This EO establishes policies and procedures for DoD and DHS to secure the borders of the United States through physical barriers and increased personnel presence, apprehend and detain illegal aliens until they can be removed from the United States, and terminate parole programs and are inconsistent with the policies of the EO. The EO also requires the Secretary of State to facilitate international agreements whereby asylum seekers would remain in Mexico while their case is pending. The EO also seeks to fulfill the requirements of the DNA Fingerprint Act for all aliens detained, and to use technology to determine the validity of claimed familial relationships. The Attorney General is to prioritize the prosecution of offenses that relate to the border.

Agencies Impacted

  • DoD
  • DHS
  • DOJ

Timeline

Immediately, or as soon as practicable.

Deliverable

None.

Legal Challenges

  • Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. DHSSee summary

    D.D.C

    Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. DHS (D.D.C)

  • Doe v. NoemSee summary

    D. Mass.

    Doe v. Noem (D. Mass.)

  • Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. BessentSee summary

    D.D.C.

    Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent (D.D.C.)

    View docket
  • State of California et al v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services et alSee summary

    N.D. Cal.

    State of California et al v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services et al (N.D. Cal.)

    View docket