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Original Date Announced
April 6, 2018Presidential Memo ends alleged "catch and release" policy at the border in keeping with Executive Order 13767. The memo directs DHS, in coordination with DOD, DOJ, and HHS, to submit a report to the President detailing all measures that have been and are being taken to end "catch and release" practices. Within 45 days, the Departments will submit a report outlining past and ongoing efforts to end “catch and release.” Another report will be submitted within 75 days detailing what additional resources or authorities are needed to finally and fully achieve this goal.
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Presidential Memo: Ending "Catch and Release" at the Border of the United States and Directing Other Enhancements to Immigraiton EnforcementEffective Date
April 6, 2018Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
February 4, 2021Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework To Address the Causes of Migration, To Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and To Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border
This Biden Administration policy revokes in its entirety the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On February 5, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order revoking Executive Order 13767.
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Not in effectMost Recent Action
February 4, 2021 Action: Revoked/Replaced Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework To Address the Causes of Migration, To Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and To Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States BorderFebruary 4, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: BorderAssociated or Derivative Policies
Pre Trump-Era Policies
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November 20, 2014
DHS's 2014 guidance prioritized deporting alleged gang members, persons with felonies and those who posed a threat. Asylum seekers who did not fall into these categories and who received a positive "credible fear" determination were generally supposed to be released while they were awaiting their subsequent immigration court hearing.
Policies for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Undocumented Immigrants (Nov. 20, 2014)