Skip to main content

276 Policy Actions

Filter
Policies by Current Status
Action on Policies by
Type of Action Affecting Trump-era Policies
Policies by Year
Filter
Policies by Current Status
Action on Policies by
Type of Action Affecting Trump-era Policies
Policies by Year
Filter
Policies by Current Status
Action on Policies by
Type of Action Affecting Trump-era Policies
Policies by Year
Trump Policy Actions
Sorted by date announced
  1. February 2025

    1. Current Status

    2. February 6, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director rescinds guidance on language access in immigration court

      Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. February 5, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director directs employees "to cooperate fully" with Anti-Fraud Program

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. February 3, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director reinstates policy directing IJs to adjudicate asylum claims within 180 days

      Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    5. February 3, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director reinstates restrictive rules on asylum processing and clock

      Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    6. February 3, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director reinstates guidance to restrict continuances

      Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    7. Current Status

  1. January 2025

    1. January 31, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director Reinstates Trump Memo on Child Advocates

      Hearings and AdjudicationsMinors EOIRHHS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. January 30, 2025 2.0

      DHS Secretary vacates extension of--and then terminates--2023 designation of TPS for Venezuela

      TPS DHS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveProgram Termination

      Current Status

    3. January 24, 2025 2.0

      State Department orders resettlement agencies to stop funded work supporting refugees currently in the U.S.

      RefugeesHumanitarian DOS Reported Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. January 23, 2025 2.0

      Report: DOS shuts down "Safe Mobility Initiative" offices in Latin America

      HumanitarianNon-Immigrant Visas DOSUSCIS Reported Agency DirectiveProgram Termination

      Current Status

    5. January 23, 2025 2.0

      DHS provides guidance for use of expanded expedited removal, including for parolees

      EnforcementInteriorHumanitarianAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSCBPICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    6. January 21, 2025 2.0

      DHS Reinstates Migrant Protection Protocols

      BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    7. January 20, 2025 2.0

      CBP Ends CBP One Scheduling System and Cancels Upcoming Appointments

      BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT CBP Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    8. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14148: "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions"

      BorderDetentionInteriorAsylum, Withholding and CATRefugeesNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas DHSDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    9. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14163: "Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program"

      RefugeesHumanitarian DHSDOSBureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    10. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO [Securing Our Borders] ยง 8 directs DOS, DOJ, and DHS to enter international cooperation agreements including Safe Third Country Agreements

      BorderAsylum, Withholding and CATHumanitarian DOSDOJDHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    11. January 20, 2025 2.0

      POTUS Border Proclamation: "Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion"

      HumanitarianBorder DHSDOJDOS Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    12. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14159 ยง 18(b) directs DOJ, HHS, and DHS to stop trafficking and smuggling of children into the US

      MinorsBorder DHSAGDOJHHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    13. Current Status

    14. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO [Securing Our Borders] ยง 6 directs DHS, DOS, and DOJ to resume Migrant Protection Protocols

      BorderAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSDOJDOS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    15. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO: "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats"

      EnforcementNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant VisasHumanitarian DHSDOJDOSOther Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    16. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO [Protecting the US from Foreign Terrorists] ยงย 3 directs review of all existing policies to "protect" U.S. cultural and other interests

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalizationRefugees DHSDOSOther Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    17. January 20, 2025 2.0

      DHS issues directive on humanitarian parole

      Humanitarian CBPDHSICEUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    18. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO [Securing Our Borders] ยง 7(a) directs DHS to stop using CBP One for parole or to facilitate entry

      BorderHumanitarian CBP Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    19. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14165 ยง 7(b) directs termination of "categorical parole programs" including CHNV Parole Processes

      Humanitarian DHSUSCISCBP Final/Actual Presidential OrdersProgram Termination

      Current Status

    20. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO [Securing Our Borders] ยง 7(c) directs DHS to align southern border policies (including parole) with ยง 2 of EO

      BorderHumanitarianDetention DHSCBPICE Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    21. January 20, 2025 2.0

      CBP issues memorandum "Ending Catch and Release"

      BorderDetentionHumanitarian DHSCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    22. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14169 "Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid"

      Humanitarian DOSOther Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

  1. January 2021

    1. January 19, 2021

      POTUS issues 18-month Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans

      TPSHumanitarian DHS Final/ActualExpiredReplaced Presidential Orders
    2. January 14, 2021

      USCIS issues policy guidance on discretionary EAD under adjustment or deferred action applications

      Immigrant VisasDACAEnforcement USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
    3. January 12, 2021

      DHS issues delegation vesting authority in Secretary Wolf to act on final rules, regulations, and other matters

      EnforcementHumanitarian DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Not in effect
    4. January 11, 2021

      DHS issues order designating the Order of Succession for DHS Secretary

      EnforcementHumanitarian DHSUSCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    5. January 7, 2021

      ORR proposes new information collection on mental health services for unaccompanied minors

      Minors ORR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
    6. January 5, 2021

      ORR proposes changes to application and agreement for sponsors of unaccompanied minors

      Minors ORR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
    7. January 4, 2021

      USCIS provides guidance on Form I-9 for employees with extended work authorization under DACA

      DACAEmployment Verification USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. December 2020

    1. December 29, 2020

      ACF reorganizes ORR, creates new division

      RefugeesMinors ORR Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    2. December 29, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS provides update on Application Support Centers

      HumanitarianNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
    3. December 29, 2020

      ICE further limits asylum relief for children

      Minors ICE Reported Agency DirectiveChange in Practice
    4. Current Status

      Not in effect
    5. December 28, 2020

      EOIR releases factsheet on "Myths vs. Facts About Immigration Proceedings"

      Hearings and AdjudicationsAsylum, Withholding and CAT EOIR Final/Actual Data and Reports

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    6. December 23, 2020

      EOIR and USCIS issue communicable-disease security bars to asylum and withholding eligibility

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCISCBPDHSEOIR Final/Actual Rule
    7. December 22, 2020

      EOIR Director rescinds five more OPPMs

      Hearings and AdjudicationsU/T/VAWA EOIR Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    8. December 16, 2020

      EOIR imposes tougher procedures for asylum and withholding of removal

      Asylum, Withholding and CATHearings and Adjudications EOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule

      Current Status

      Not in effect
    9. December 15, 2020

      USCIS expands interview requirements for refugee/asylee adjustment of status

      Asylum, Withholding and CATRefugeesImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
    10. December 15, 2020

      COVID-19: USCIS updates stakeholders regarding significant delay in processing receipt notices at USCIS lockbox facilities

      Non-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianImmigrant Visas USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
    11. December 11, 2020

      EOIR and DHS issue final rule significantly restricting asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT protections

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT CBPUSCISEOIR Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
    12. December 11, 2020

      ORR proposes 3-year extension, revisions to Report Forms ORR-3 and ORR-4, for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program

      MinorsRefugees ORR Proposed Forms and Information Collection
    13. December 8, 2020

      State Department proposes revisions to Refugee Biographic Data Sheet

      Refugees DOSBureau of Population, Refugees, and MigrationUSCIS Proposed Forms and Information Collection
  1. November 2020

    1. November 25, 2020

      ORR proposes new data collection form for serious medical procedure requests

      Minors ORR Proposed Forms and Information Collection

To provide information, corrections, or feedback, please email IPTP.feedback@gmail.com