Securing Our Borders

What it means

Orders increased border security measures including physical barriers, detention of unauthorized immigrants, and halting "catch-and-release" policies. Directs officials to resume the Migrant Protection Protocols (Remain in Mexico) and end certain parole programs like CBP One app admissions. Multiple agencies must propose additional border security measures within 14 days.

Expected impact

• Significant reduction in unauthorized border crossings as enforcement and detention policies are tightened
• Increased detention of migrants awaiting immigration proceedings instead of release into the US
• Construction of new physical barriers along the southern border
• Ending of humanitarian parole programs that had provided legal pathways for certain nationalities
• Expanded cooperation with countries that migrants travel through before reaching the US
• Greater involvement of military personnel in border security operations
• Increased federal prosecutions for immigration violations and smuggling offenses