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POTUS issues EO 13776, creating task force on "illegal immigration"

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 9, 2017

    Executive Order 13776, "Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety," directs the Attorney General to create a task force to develop policies that “comprehensively address illegal immigration, drug trafficking and violent crime.” [ID #249]

    Executive Order 13776: Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety
  2. Effective Date

    February 9, 2017
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • July 26, 2017

      AG Sessions Statement Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety

      AG Sessions states: "I created the Task Force in February and it has provided me with recommendations on a rolling basis. Dedicated professionals from throughout the Department have been listening to our partners in state, local, and tribal law enforcement; identifying successful violent crime reduction strategies; and developing recommendations on actions the Department can take to help improve public safety. I have been acting on the Task Force's recommendations to set the policy of the Department."

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Presidential Orders
Subject Matter: Enforcement
Agencies Affected: DOJ AG

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