According to the information compiled by FAIR: Federation for American Immigration Reform:
The Trump administration has committed to taking bold action to secure our borders and restore safety to American communities by enforcing our immigration laws to ameliorate the crisis caused by more than 10 million illegal border crossings over the past four years.
February 2025
On February 1, the Trump administration proposed hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico for their failure to stem the tide of illegal immigration and drugs over our borders. In response, both countries agreed to take a larger role in ensuring that those borders are secure. Mexico pledged to send 10,000 National Guard troops to the southern border, and Canada agreed to implement a $1.3 billion border security effort, and dedicate another $200 million towards combating crime, fentanyl, and money laundering. President Trump moved to pause tariffs for Canada and Mexico on February 3.
Terminating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
On February 3, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Department would no longer support the 2023 designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans.
Venezuelans were among the most encountered nationality of illegal aliens at the border under the Biden administration, with total encounters jumping by 77 percent between Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.
Targeting Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Non-Governmental Organizations
On February 5, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum entitled, “Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives,” which stated that the DOJ will work to ensure that state and local jurisdictions that impede immigration enforcement do not receive federal funds from the Department. The memo further noted that DOJ will pursue legal action against sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to follow our immigration laws. Finally, the memo directed the Department to identify all contracts, grants, or other agreements with non-governmental organizations that provide services to illegal aliens and pause the distribution of funds.
Fighting to Overturn Sanctuary City Policies
On February 6, the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, filed a lawsuit to overturn state and local laws in Illinois that prevent law enforcement there from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit alleges that the state of Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County are all acting unlawfully to block immigration enforcement.
Increasing Vetting for Sponsors of Unaccompanied Alien Children
On February 14, the Trump administration implemented new policies to increase the vetting for sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). The policies will be carried out by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the agency within Health and Human Services (HHS) that supervises UACs once the agency assumes custody of them from border officials.
Targeting Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Non-Governmental Organizations
On February 5, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum entitled, “Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives,” which stated that the DOJ will work to ensure that state and local jurisdictions that impede immigration enforcement do not receive federal funds from the Department. The memo further noted that DOJ will pursue legal action against sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to follow our immigration laws. Finally, the memo directed the Department to identify all contracts, grants, or other agreements with non-governmental organizations that provide services to illegal aliens and pause the distribution of funds.
Fighting to Overturn Sanctuary City Policies
On February 6, the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, filed a lawsuit to overturn state and local laws in Illinois that prevent law enforcement there from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit alleges that the state of Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County are all acting unlawfully to block immigration enforcement.
Increasing Vetting for Sponsors of Unaccompanied Alien Children
On February 14, the Trump administration implemented new policies to increase the vetting for sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). The policies will be carried out by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the agency within Health and Human Services (HHS) that supervises UACs once the agency assumes custody of them from border officials.
Now, ORR must conduct background checks on all adults in the sponsor’s household, and, to that end, require that all such adults submit fingerprints to the agency. In addition, ORR may now only accept unexpired and legible documents for the purpose of identifying potential sponsors.
Running Ad Campaigns to Discourage Illegal Immigration
On February 17, the Department of Homeland Security announced a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at warning against illegal immigration and encouraging illegal aliens here unlawfully to self-deport. The ads were broadcast across numerous media platforms domestically and internationally – including radio, broadcast, social media, and text message – and were streamed in various languages.
Targeting Taxpayer-Funded Public Benefits for Illegal Aliens
On February 19, President Trump issued an Executive Order to protect American taxpayers from the financial strain of mass illegal immigration. The Order directed federal agencies to identify federally funded programs currently providing financial benefits to illegal aliens and to take corrective actions. It also required enhanced eligibility verification to ensure illegal aliens do not access taxpayer-funded benefits.
Designating Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
On February 20, pursuant to the President’s Executive Order, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Department would designate Tren de Aragua, MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, United Cartels, the Northeast Cartel, the Gulf Cartel, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
Enforcing Longstanding Federal Law Requiring Aliens to Register with the Government
On February 25, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Department would begin enforcing longstanding provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that require all aliens to register with the federal government within 30 days of entering the country.
Running Ad Campaigns to Discourage Illegal Immigration
On February 17, the Department of Homeland Security announced a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at warning against illegal immigration and encouraging illegal aliens here unlawfully to self-deport. The ads were broadcast across numerous media platforms domestically and internationally – including radio, broadcast, social media, and text message – and were streamed in various languages.
Targeting Taxpayer-Funded Public Benefits for Illegal Aliens
On February 19, President Trump issued an Executive Order to protect American taxpayers from the financial strain of mass illegal immigration. The Order directed federal agencies to identify federally funded programs currently providing financial benefits to illegal aliens and to take corrective actions. It also required enhanced eligibility verification to ensure illegal aliens do not access taxpayer-funded benefits.
Designating Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
On February 20, pursuant to the President’s Executive Order, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Department would designate Tren de Aragua, MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, United Cartels, the Northeast Cartel, the Gulf Cartel, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
Enforcing Longstanding Federal Law Requiring Aliens to Register with the Government
On February 25, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Department would begin enforcing longstanding provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that require all aliens to register with the federal government within 30 days of entering the country.
Aliens who fail to register with the federal government, leave the country if they are here illegally, or notify the government of a change of address are subject to criminal penalties.
Securing Our Borders and Increasing Interior Enforcement
Border Patrol agents apprehended 8,347 illegal aliens between southern border ports of entry in February 2025, the lowest number of monthly apprehensions since FY 2000. This constituted a 94 percent decrease from February 2024, in which 140,641 were apprehended. Border encounters per day hit a 15-year low of 200 individuals on February 24.
Securing Our Borders and Increasing Interior Enforcement
Border Patrol agents apprehended 8,347 illegal aliens between southern border ports of entry in February 2025, the lowest number of monthly apprehensions since FY 2000. This constituted a 94 percent decrease from February 2024, in which 140,641 were apprehended. Border encounters per day hit a 15-year low of 200 individuals on February 24.
In a February 26 press release, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that in just one month under President Trump, more than 20,000 illegal aliens were arrested, which the Secretary noted is a “627% increase in monthly arrests compared to just 33,000 at large arrests under Biden for ALL of last year.”
March
Designating English as Our Official Language
On March 1, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled, “Designating English as the Official Language of the United States.” The Order marks the first time in its history that the United States has had an official language.
Designating English as Our Official Language
On March 1, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled, “Designating English as the Official Language of the United States.” The Order marks the first time in its history that the United States has had an official language.
It also represents a major victory for FAIR and like-minded organizations, which have fought since the early 1980s to establish English as the official, unifying language for all Americans.
Launching the CBP Home App to Encourage Aliens to Self-Deport
On March 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the launch of the CBP Home App. The app features a self-deportation reporting feature, encouraging aliens illegally in the U.S. to leave voluntarily and gain a chance of returning legally in the future.
Removing Dangerous Illegal Alien Gang Members
On March 15, the President signed a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act, designating members of Tren de Aragua as “alien enemies.” This designation subjects Tren de Aragua members to immediate detention and removal under emergency powers, instead of through the regular process set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The same day, a federal judge moved to block the effort – issuing a temporary restraining order for 14 days.
Revoking Parole for the CHNV Parole Program
On March 25, the Trump administration terminated the parole status of hundreds of thousands of inadmissible aliens who were allowed to enter the United States under the Biden administration’s illegal Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program.
April
Revoking Parole for Aliens Who Entered Through the CBP One App
In early April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent termination notices to parolees who entered the U.S. using the CBP One mobile application, informing the aliens that their parole will soon be revoked and that they will be subject to deportation. The aliens were told to self-deport “immediately” using the same app, which has been repurposed into “CBP Home.” Within the two years that CBP One was active, it was used to allow nearly 919,000 otherwise inadmissible aliens into the United States.
Providing Immigration Enforcement Authorities Access to Illegal Alien Tax Information
On April 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of the Treasury signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providing immigration enforcement authorities with access to taxpayer information of certain illegal aliens. The agreement permits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disclose taxpayer information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help locate criminal aliens, including those with final orders of removal.
Authorizing Military Control of Federal Land at the Southern Border
On April 11, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum, “Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions,” providing for the Defense Department to take jurisdiction of lands “reasonably necessary to enable military activities…including border-barrier construction and emplacement of detection and monitoring equipment.”
Launching the CBP Home App to Encourage Aliens to Self-Deport
On March 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the launch of the CBP Home App. The app features a self-deportation reporting feature, encouraging aliens illegally in the U.S. to leave voluntarily and gain a chance of returning legally in the future.
Removing Dangerous Illegal Alien Gang Members
On March 15, the President signed a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act, designating members of Tren de Aragua as “alien enemies.” This designation subjects Tren de Aragua members to immediate detention and removal under emergency powers, instead of through the regular process set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The same day, a federal judge moved to block the effort – issuing a temporary restraining order for 14 days.
Revoking Parole for the CHNV Parole Program
On March 25, the Trump administration terminated the parole status of hundreds of thousands of inadmissible aliens who were allowed to enter the United States under the Biden administration’s illegal Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program.
April
Revoking Parole for Aliens Who Entered Through the CBP One App
In early April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent termination notices to parolees who entered the U.S. using the CBP One mobile application, informing the aliens that their parole will soon be revoked and that they will be subject to deportation. The aliens were told to self-deport “immediately” using the same app, which has been repurposed into “CBP Home.” Within the two years that CBP One was active, it was used to allow nearly 919,000 otherwise inadmissible aliens into the United States.
Providing Immigration Enforcement Authorities Access to Illegal Alien Tax Information
On April 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of the Treasury signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providing immigration enforcement authorities with access to taxpayer information of certain illegal aliens. The agreement permits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disclose taxpayer information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help locate criminal aliens, including those with final orders of removal.
Authorizing Military Control of Federal Land at the Southern Border
On April 11, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum, “Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions,” providing for the Defense Department to take jurisdiction of lands “reasonably necessary to enable military activities…including border-barrier construction and emplacement of detection and monitoring equipment.”
On April 15, the Trump administration authorized the Department of Defense (DOD) to take control of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border from the Department of the Interior (DOI). The military will administer the land for three years as part of a “National Defense Area,” including building infrastructure and monitoring conditions to stop the flow of illegal aliens and drug trafficking.
Blocking Social Security Benefits for Illegal Aliens
On April 15, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits,” aimed at combating Social Security fraud related to illegal immigration. The Memorandum aims to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security benefits by prioritizing enforcement and expanding programs charged with prosecuting fraud.
Designating Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Fighting to Enforce Our Laws
On April 28, President Trump signed an Executive Order, “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens.” The Order directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of sanctuary jurisdictions within 30 days; moves to restrict federal funding going to such jurisdictions; and instructs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to take legal action as appropriate to ensure that sanctuary jurisdictions are complying with our laws.
May
Blocking Social Security Benefits for Illegal Aliens
On April 15, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits,” aimed at combating Social Security fraud related to illegal immigration. The Memorandum aims to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security benefits by prioritizing enforcement and expanding programs charged with prosecuting fraud.
Designating Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Fighting to Enforce Our Laws
On April 28, President Trump signed an Executive Order, “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens.” The Order directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of sanctuary jurisdictions within 30 days; moves to restrict federal funding going to such jurisdictions; and instructs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to take legal action as appropriate to ensure that sanctuary jurisdictions are complying with our laws.
May
Establishing a Second National Defense Area at the Southern Border
On May 1, the Trump administration established a second “National Defense Area” along the southern border, operating as an extension of U.S Army base Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas. The 63-mile strip of federal land allows military personnel to lawfully conduct security operations, including searching and detaining trespassers.
Implementing REAL ID
On May 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented the REAL ID Act, nearly 20 years after its enactment. Passed in the aftermath of 9/11, REAL ID sets federal standards for states to use when issuing driver’s licenses to prevent terrorists and illegal aliens from being granted them and is critical to protecting our national security.
On May 1, the Trump administration established a second “National Defense Area” along the southern border, operating as an extension of U.S Army base Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas. The 63-mile strip of federal land allows military personnel to lawfully conduct security operations, including searching and detaining trespassers.
Implementing REAL ID
On May 7, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented the REAL ID Act, nearly 20 years after its enactment. Passed in the aftermath of 9/11, REAL ID sets federal standards for states to use when issuing driver’s licenses to prevent terrorists and illegal aliens from being granted them and is critical to protecting our national security.
Thanks to Federation for American Immigration Reform for compiling this great information.
Tom Correa
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