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EO 14159 § 5 directs DOJ with DOS and DHS to prioritize criminal prosecutions related to unauthorized entry or continued unauthorized presence

  1. Original Date Announced

    January 20, 2025

    Section 5 of Executive Order (EO) 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion," directs the Attorney General, in collaboration with the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security, to "take all appropriate action to prioritize the prosecution of criminal offenses related to the unauthorized entry or continued unauthorized presence of aliens in the United States."

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    2025.01.20 EO 14159: "Protecting the American People Against Invasion"
  2. Effective Date

    January 20, 2025
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • January 21, 2025

      2025.01.21 Acting Deputy AG Memo on Interim Policy Changes Regarding Immigration Enforcement

      Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memorandum to all DOJ employees titled, "Interim Policy Regarding Charging, Sentencing, And Immigration Enforcement." The memo directs U.S. Attorneys' Offices to pursue charges for criminal immigration-related violations, directs the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) to coordinate with DHS and local law enforcement in the execution of the Administration's immigration-related initiatives, and directs DOJ litigating components to investigate those who resist, obstruct, or fail to comply with them. *Please see Associated or Derivative Policies for updates related to this memo*

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    • February 7, 2025

      2025.02.07 U.S. Attorney's Office Charges Over 500 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct in Arizona

      The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona announced 565 immigration-related charges were filed during the first two weeks of the Trump administration. The press release highlights cases involving firearm smuggling, human smuggling, and illegal reentry.

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Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

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

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