Tracking Notable Executive Branch Action during the Second Trump Administration
This page tracks select changes to immigration-related regulations and policy that have been proposed or promulgated by the second Trump Administration. AILA has created this page in preparation of President Trump taking office. We will begin adding items to it on Monday, January 20, 2025.
AILA also has a page that curates resources from AILA and others to help members prepare for changes under the second Trump Administration.
Please Note: Information found on this page does not constitute legal advice. Material found here is not a substitute for independent legal advice based on a thorough review and analysis of the facts of each individual case, or for independent research based on statutory and regulatory authorities; case law; policy guidance; and, for procedural issues, federal government websites.
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President Trump Signs Executive Order America First Trade Policy
Among other actions, this executive order calls for the the review of the USMCA in preparation of 2026. This review will assess the impact on American workers, farmers, ranchers, service providers, and other businesses and make recommendations regarding the U.S’ participation in the agreement.
Executive Order Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This executive order, among other actions, orders that within 14 days of the date of this order, the Attorney General and the Secretary of DHS shall take all appropriate action, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to make operational preparations regarding implementation.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
This executive order, among other actions, suspends the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program (USRAP) effective at 12:01 am eastern standard time on January 27, 2025.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
President Trump has signed an executive order that will create further enhancement, vetting, and screening across agencies all relevant federal agencies for purposes of visa issuances.
Trump Administration issues EO, Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
President Trump has signed the first executive orders with impacts to immigration. This executive order includes, among other rescissions, rescission of Executive Order 13993, Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities, which was signed by former President Biden on 1/20/2021.
President Trump's America First Priorities Announced
The Trump Administration has released it's first set of priorities, among them, the "Make America Safe Again," which include immigration-related priorities. Among these are, reinstating Remain in Mexico policies and deportation operations, among others.