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EO 14159

Protecting the American People Against Invasion

ActiveSigned January 20, 2025
Border/ImmigrationLabor and EmploymentPrivate Client ServicesLitigationGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsWhite Collar Defense and Investigations

Summary

This EO sets forth several policies and procedures aimed at enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The EO directs DHS and USCIS to prioritize enforcement of INA and other Federal laws related to illegal entry and unlawful presence of aliens in the United States. The EO directs the Attorney General to prioritize prosecution of criminal offenses related to the same. The EO aims to establish Homeland Security Task Forces in all states. The EO directs DHS to ensure the efficient and expedited removal of aliens from the United States and to construct detention facilities for aliens pending the outcome of their removal proceedings. The EO states that all "sanctuary jurisdictions" will no longer receive federal funds.

Agencies Impacted

  • ICE
  • CBP
  • USCIS
  • DHS

Timeline

Actions are immediate. 90 days for Secretary of Treasury to submit report on progress implementing civil fines and penalties against aliens unlawfully in the United States.

Deliverable

Report.

Available Analysis

ICE Raids in the Workplace – Preparation and Response Statement from DHS What Do Employers Need to Know About the New DHS Alien Registration Requirement?

Legal Challenges

  • Legal challengeSee summary

    Make the Road New York (ACLU) v. Huffman et al -

  • San Francisco v. Trump et alSee summary

    N.D. Cal

    San Francisco v. Trump et al (N.D. Cal)

  • Organized Communities Against Deportations et al v. Huffman et alSee summary

    N.D. Illinois

    Organized Communities Against Deportations et al v. Huffman et al (N.D. Illinois)

  • Amica Center et al v. DOJSee summary

    D.DC

    Amica Center et al v. DOJ (D.DC)

  • Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. BessentSee summary

    D.D.C.

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

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  • Solutions In Hometown Connections v. NoemSee summary

    D. Md.

    Solutions In Hometown Connections v. Noem (D. Md.)

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  • C.M. v. NoemSee summary

    S.D. Fla.

    C.M. v. Noem (S.D. Fla.)

  • 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.)

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  • American Gateways v. U.S. Department for JusticeSee summary

    D.D.C.

    American Gateways v. U.S. Department for Justice (D.D.C.)

  • CLEAR Clinic v. NoemSee summary

    D. Or.

    CLEAR Clinic v. Noem (D. Or.)

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  • State of New York v. NoemSee summary

    S.D.N.Y.

    State of New York v. Noem (S.D.N.Y.)

  • State of Illinois v. NoemSee summary

    D.R.I.

    State of Illinois v. Noem (D.R.I.)

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