President Donald J. Trump signed an array of immigration-related executive orders (EOs)
President Trump signed numerous immigration-related EOs shortly after his inauguration. These orders focus on U.S.-Mexico border enforcement, security screening of foreign nationals, limiting birthright citizenship, and suspending asylum and humanitarian programs.
Rescission of Biden Administration executive orders
A sweeping EO rescinds many Biden Administration actions, including key orders affecting employment-based immigration and policies on artificial intelligence.
Enhanced vetting and possible future travel bans
An EO requires enhanced security screening and vetting of foreign nationals applying for U.S. visas and immigration benefits. Agencies must establish screening standards and submit a report identifying countries for possible entry restrictions.
Restrictions on birthright citizenship
An EO seeks to limit birthright citizenship for certain groups of children born after February 19, 2025. Federal agencies are ordered to cease issuing documents recognizing U.S. citizenship for these children.
America First trade policies
An EO directs federal agencies to review export control regulations and assess unlawful migration and fentanyl flow from Canada, Mexico, and China.
Gender identity restrictions
An EO states the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes and directs changes to government-issued identification documents to reflect this.
Termination of humanitarian parole programs
An EO directs DHS to cease humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Suspension of the U.S. refugee program
An EO announces the suspension of the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program (USRAP) for at least three months, effective January 27, 2025.
Border and internal enforcement
Day One EOs focus on the U.S.-Mexico border, declaring a national emergency and suspending asylum processing. A related order designates several cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Another EO focuses on interior immigration enforcement.