-
Original Date Announced
September 25, 2020ICE updated its guidance on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, ICE had stated that it would “exercise discretion to delay enforcement actions until after the crisis.” The modified policy states that the agency "can properly and safely carry out operations." The agency is focusing on "public safety threats and those subject to mandatory detention." [ID #1107]
ICE - New COVID Guidance on Enforcement (Oct. 28, 2020)Effective Date
September 25, 2020Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
-
June 10, 2022
Texas v. United States Set Aside Order
Texas District Court Judge Drew Tipton issued a memorandum opinion and order vacating the civil immigration enforcement guidelines issued by Secretary Mayorkas as arbitrary and capricious, contrary to law, and failing to observe procedure under the Administrative Procedure Act.
View Document
Biden Administration Action: Modified
September 30, 2021Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Immigration Enforcement Priorities
This Biden administration policy modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
The Biden administration issued new civil immigration enforcement guidance prioritizing the apprehension and removal of noncitizens who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Partially in effectMost Recent Action
September 30, 2021 Action: Modified Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Immigration Enforcement PrioritiesSeptember 30, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: InteriorAgencies Affected: ICEAssociated or Derivative Policies
- September 12, 2020 COVID-19: ICE reportedly resumes arrests after pausing due to pandemic
Pre Trump-Era Policies
-
March 18, 2020
Previously, ICE had stated that it would “exercise discretion to delay enforcement actions until after the crisis” for those individuals who do not fall in the above categories. ICE also removed language concerning its sensitive locations policy. Previously, ICE had stated that it would “not carry out enforcement operations at or near health care facilities.”
AILA - ICE Issues Guidance on COVID-19
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
-
New Policy
Original Source:
ICE guidance on COVID-19
-
Prior Policy
Original Source:
Prior ICE guidance on COVID-19
-
Subsequent Action
- Commentary
Commentary
ICE to resume the arrests of non-criminal migrants _ Miami Herald
U.S. immigration officials quietly announced they would resume regular apprehension and detention practices, an apparent reversal from an earlier temporary suspension of non-criminal enforcement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Go to article