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Memorandum

Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions

ActiveSigned April 11, 2025
National Security/DefenseGovernmental – National SecurityLand UseAerospace, Defense & Government Services

Summary

This EO directs Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Homeland Security to (1) provide for use and jurisdiction for DoD on federal lands; (2) provide for transfer and acceptance of jurisdiction over such Federal lands to enable military activities on military installation and for the designation of the federal lands as National Defense Areas by the Secretary of Defense. Secretary of Interior shall allow DoD use of Roosevelt Reservation not yet transferred/withdrawn.The Secretary of Defense may determine those military activities that are reasonably necessary and appropriate to accomplish the mission assigned in Executive Order 14167 and that are necessary to protect and maintain the security of military installations.

Agencies Impacted

  • DoD
  • Interior
  • Agriculture
  • DHS

Timeline

Phased implementation - DoD, Interior, Agriculture, and DHS will implement this on a limited sector of federal lands. After 45 days, DoD shall assess this initial phase.

Deliverable

None.

Legal Challenges

No known legal challenges.