Summary

Summary of Executive Order: Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion

Purpose

• To address perceived failures of the federal government in protecting U.S. states from what the President describes as an ongoing "invasion" at the southern border.
• To invoke constitutional powers aimed at controlling immigration and ensuring national security.

Actions Taken

1. Suspension of Entry:

• Proclaims a suspension of entry for aliens involved in the border invasion until official determination is made that the invasion has ceased.

2. Imposition of Restrictions:

• Restricts aliens engaged in the invasion from using certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that would allow them to stay in the U.S.

3. Health, Safety, and Security Regulations:

• Proclaims that any alien failing to provide necessary health and criminal background information before entry poses risks and is therefore barred from entry.

4. Suspension of Physical Entry:

• Directs the suspension of physical entry for aliens engaged in the invasion, requiring action from the Secretary of Homeland Security and other agencies to enforce this directive.

5. Operational Actions:

• Mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to take actions to repel or repatriate aliens engaged in the invasion.

Expected Impact

• Aims to strengthen border security and protect states from public health, safety, and national security risks posed by unauthorized immigration.
• Seeks to restore operational control of U.S. borders, particularly with an emphasis on responding to high levels of illegal crossings.
• Expects to alleviate state costs related to healthcare and law enforcement related to illegal immigrants.

General Provisions

• Clarifies that the proclamation does not affect existing legal authorities of executive departments and does not create enforceable rights for individuals against the U.S. government.