In the Courts
TERM 1
October 4, 2019 · 2,417 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On October 4, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 9945, which suspended entry of immigrants deemed likely to become public charges and receive government healthcare benefits. The proclamation directed consular officers to deny visas to immigrants who could not demonstrate they would not rely on public healthcare assistance. The immediate effect was increased visa denials at U.S. consulates based on applicants' ability to pay for healthcare.
In the Courts
TERM 1
September 26, 2019 · 2,425 days ago
🗽 Immigration
President Trump signed Executive Order 13888 on September 26, 2019, requiring the federal government to obtain written consent from state and local officials before resettling refugees in their jurisdictions. The order gave states and localities veto power over refugee placements. The confirmed direct impact was that states and municipalities could refuse refugee resettlement, effectively pausing or redirecting federal refugee admissions to willing jurisdictions.
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TERM 1
July 22, 2019 · 2,491 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On July 22, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration regarding transnational criminal organizations, originally declared in 2011. The continuation extends the emergency declaration's legal authority, allowing the government to maintain related enforcement operations and resource allocation under emergency powers. This declaration has been used to justify various law enforcement and border security operations.
In the Courts
TERM 1
May 8, 2019 · 2,566 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On May 8, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 9882, which restricted asylum eligibility for individuals entering the United States through the southern border who did not apply for protection in countries they transited through first. The proclamation established that asylum applicants could be denied entry unless they had sought protection in at least one country they passed through before reaching the U.S. border. The confirmed direct impact was that thousands of asylum seekers, particularly families from Central America, were denied asylum hearings and returned to their countries of origin or to transit countries without U.S. adjudication of their claims.
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TERM 1
April 29, 2019 · 2,575 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On April 29, 2019, the Trump administration issued Presidential Determination 2019-10472 pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which allows the president to determine processing requirements for Afghan nationals who worked with U.S. forces. This determination established procedures for Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) eligibility and vetting for Afghan interpreters and support staff. The direct effect was to set the framework for how Afghan visa applicants would be processed and vetted before admission to the United States.
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TERM 1
April 22, 2019 · 2,582 days ago
🗽 Immigration
President Trump signed a memorandum on April 22, 2019 (Document 2019-09470) directing federal agencies to reduce visa overstays by nonimmigrants through enhanced tracking, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms. The memorandum required the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice to implement stricter monitoring of visa holders and increase consequences for overstaying. The confirmed direct effects included expanded data collection on visa compliance and increased coordination between agencies on enforcement actions against individuals remaining in the U.S. beyond authorized stay periods.
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TERM 1
April 10, 2019 · 2,594 days ago
🗽 Immigration
President Trump signed Executive Order 13867 on April 10, 2019, directing expedited issuance of permits for facilities and land transportation crossings at U.S. international boundaries. The order streamlined the permitting process for border crossing infrastructure by reducing review timelines and consolidating agency approvals. The confirmed direct effect was acceleration of permit decisions for ports of entry and border infrastructure projects that would have otherwise followed standard multi-year review procedures.
Expired
TERM 1
March 28, 2019 · 2,607 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On March 28, 2019, the Trump administration issued a memorandum extending Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status for Liberian nationals already in the United States through June 30, 2020. The extension allowed approximately 4,000 Liberians with DED status to remain in the country and maintain work authorization without deportation during the extension period. The action maintained temporary protected status for this population through the specified date.
In the Courts
TERM 1
February 15, 2019 · 2,648 days ago
🗽 Immigration
President Trump signed Proclamation 9844 on February 15, 2019, declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. The declaration invoked emergency powers under the National Emergencies Act to redirect federal funding and military resources to border barrier construction without Congressional appropriation. The action redirected approximately $3.6 billion in military construction funds to wall construction, bypassing normal budget allocation processes.
In the Courts
TERM 1
February 7, 2019 · 2,656 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On February 7, 2019, President Trump signed Proclamation 9823 declaring a national emergency regarding migration at the southern border. The proclamation authorized the use of military funds for border wall construction without congressional appropriation. The confirmed direct impact included $3.6 billion in Department of Defense funds redirected to barrier construction projects along the U.S.-Mexico border.