Trump Administration’s New Immigration Executive Orders and Some New State Supportive Measures
The second Trump administration has moved quickly to implement its campaign promises on immigration, issuing a series of executive orders aimed at tightening border security, curbing illegal immigration, and enhancing interior enforcement. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced complementary legislative proposals for his state, positioning Florida as a key player in supporting these federal efforts.
President Extends Proclamations Restricting Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Issuance
Late on Dec. 31, the Trump administration issued a proclamation that has the effect of extending the duration of two proclamations from 2020 that restricted immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance at U.S. consulates and embassies worldwide. Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020, restricted issuance of immigrant visa for 60 days; Proclamation 10052 of June 22,
Ninth Circuit Allows Partial Implementation of President Trump’s Proclamation on Travel Ban
On Sept. 24, 2017, President Trump issued a Proclamation with visa and travel restrictions. It imposed new limitations on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance and travel to the United States for citizens/nationals of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Somalia. The Proclamation came after two Executive Orders imposing travel bans were issued earlier this year but were delayed in implementation by the federal courts.
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