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POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants unable to obtain health care

  1. Original Date Announced

    October 4, 2019

    President Trump issues Proclamation 9945, suspending the entry of immigrants who do not have health insurance coverage within 30 days of entering, or cannot demonstrate ability to pay for medical costs.

    [ID #770]

    Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the U.S. Healthcare System
  2. Effective Date

    November 3, 2019
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • November 26, 2019

      Preliminary Injunction enjoining government from taking any action to implement or enforce Presidential Proclamation No. 9945

      On November 26, 2019, a federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction, thus enjoining the government from taking any action to implement or enforce Presidential Proclamation No. 9945. Finding that the government has not established irreparable harm, the Ninth Circuit denies the government's motion for stay of the Oregon federal court's injunction. Ninth Circuit hears oral argument in the government's appeal on Sept. 3, 2020. Doe v. Trump (D. Oregon, 3:19-cv-01743) (Ninth Cir. 19-36020).

      **Litigation is listed for informational purposes and is not comprehensive. For the current status of legal challenges, check other sources.**

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    • December 31, 2020

      Doe v. Trump - Dec. 31, 2020 Opinion

      The Ninth Circuit held that the Health Care Ban Proclamation No. 9945, issued on October 9, 2019, “was within the President’s statutory authority and therefore reverse the district court’s order enjoining the Proclamation’s implementation.”

      **Litigation is listed for informational purposes and is not comprehensive. For the current status of legal challenges, check other sources.**

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  5. Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced

    May 14, 2021

    2021.05.14 Proclamation 10209 of May 14, 2021, Revoking Proclamation 9945

    This Biden administration policy revokes in its entirety the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.

    On May 14, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation fully revoking President Trump's earlier proclamation.

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Current Status

Not in effect

Most Recent Action

May 14, 2021 Action: Revoked/Replaced 2021.05.14 Proclamation 10209 of May 14, 2021, Revoking Proclamation 9945
May 14, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: In Litigation
Trump Administration Action: Presidential Orders
Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas
Agencies Affected: CBP USCIS Bureau of Consular Affairs

Commentary

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