Summary

Summary of Executive Order on Securing Our Borders

Purpose

• Address the significant increase in illegal immigration over the past four years.
• Respond to concerns regarding public safety due to the entry of potential threats, including terrorists and criminals.
• Reinforce the idea that a secure border is essential for national sovereignty.

Policy Objectives

• Take necessary actions to secure U.S. borders through:
• Construction of physical barriers (walls and other) with supporting personnel and technology.
• Deterrence of illegal entry into the U.S.
• Detention of individuals apprehended for immigration law violations until removal.
• Prompt removal of those in violation of federal law.
• Criminal prosecution for immigration law violators and their facilitators.
• Collaboration with state and local law enforcement on immigration enforcement.
• Achieving total operational control of U.S. borders.

Key Actions

1. Construction of Barriers: Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security to oversee construction of physical barriers on the southern border.
2. Personnel Deployment: Increase and deploy personnel to ensure border security.
3. Detention Policy: Revise detention practices to avoid catch-and-release procedures.
4. Migrant Protection Protocols: Resume programs requiring individuals to wait outside the U.S. during immigration proceedings.
5. Adjusting Parole Policies: Cease using certain applications and terminate parole programs inconsistent with new policies.
6. International Cooperation: Promote agreements with other nations to manage immigration.
7. DNA and Identification Measures: Implement requirements for DNA collection and verification of familial relationships for detained individuals.
8. Prosecution Priorities: Focus on prosecuting offenses related to border security and human trafficking.

Expected Impact

• Enhanced control over immigration and border security.
• Reduction in illegal entries and associated criminal activity.
• Strengthened collaboration at various government levels to enforce immigration laws.
• Improved systems for tracking and managing individuals in the U.S. illegally.

General Provisions

• The order is subject to legal and financial constraints.
• It does not establish rights for individuals against the government.

This executive order aims to implement comprehensive measures for securing the U.S. southern border, reflecting a priority for national safety and immigration control.