Immigration Directives
Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions
This Presidential Memorandum directs the military to take a more active role in securing the US Southern border.
It grants the Department of Defense jurisdiction over certain Federal lands to facilitate border security operations, including construction and surveillance.
The memorandum details phased implementation, starting in a limited sector before expanding, while clarifying that actions are consistent with existing laws and subject to budgetary approvals.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2025
President Trump's proclamation designates April 6-12, 2025, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
The proclamation emphasizes the need to support crime victims while criticizing previous administrations' policies as contributing to rising crime rates and illegal immigration.
It calls for stronger law enforcement and tougher sentencing for repeat offenders, along with enhancing legal protections for officers.
The President pledges continued commitment to building a safer nation.
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's April 2025 proclamation designates April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
It links the issue to border security and illegal immigration, citing specific cases as evidence of an increase in sexual assault linked to immigration.
The proclamation emphasizes the administration's efforts to strengthen border security, combat human trafficking, and bring about justice for victims of such crimes.
Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful
President Trump issued an executive order aiming to enhance safety and beauty in Washington, D.C. The order establishes a task force to coordinate federal and local efforts to combat crime, primarily focusing on immigration enforcement and improving law enforcement resources available to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Simultaneously, it directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a beautification program encompassing coordinated cleanup initiatives, monument restoration, and graffiti removal, while promoting private-sector involvement.
The order emphasizes making the nation’s capital a safe, beautiful, and prosperous city for all Americans.
Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections
This Presidential Action outlines a comprehensive plan to bolster election integrity by strictly enforcing federal laws related to voter eligibility and ballot deadlines.
The plan mandates enhanced actions from various federal agencies including stricter verification processes, improved cybersecurity measures for voting systems, preventing foreign interference, and increased collaboration with state election officials.
These actions also aim to improve voter registration list accuracy and address shortcomings in existing enforcement mechanisms.
IMPOSING TARIFFS ON COUNTRIES IMPORTING VENEZUELAN OIL
President Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from any country importing Venezuelan oil, effective April 2, 2025.
The order cites the ongoing national emergency related to Venezuela and the destabilizing activities of the Maduro regime and the Tren de Aragua gang as justification.
The Secretary of State, in consultation with other relevant Secretaries, will determine which countries will be subject to the tariff, which will expire one year after the country's last import of Venezuelan oil.
The order also includes provisions for administration, enforcement, and periodic reporting on its effectiveness.
Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
This presidential memorandum directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to crack down on unethical conduct by lawyers and law firms, particularly those actions that threaten national security, homeland security, public safety, or election integrity.
The memorandum cites specific examples of misconduct, referencing the 2016 'dossier' and fraudulent asylum claims.
It mandates investigations into past conduct, sanctions for frivolous litigation, and referral of attorneys for disciplinary action, including possible security clearance reassessment and contract termination.
Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua
President Trump issued a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act to address the threat posed by the Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization.
The proclamation declares TdA is perpetrating an invasion of the United States, engaging in hostile actions and irregular warfare.
It orders the immediate apprehension, detention, and removal of all Venezuelan citizens 14 years or older who are TdA members within the US and are not naturalized or lawful permanent residents.
The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with executing this directive, seizing related property, and establishing regulations to ensure public safety.
The proclamation emphasizes the President's constitutional authority to protect the US from this perceived invasion.