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Presidential Notice 9844

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Southern Border of the United States

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency at the southern border originally declared in Proclamation 9844 on February 15, 2019, citing ongoing border security and humanitarian concerns including COVID-19 impacts. The continuation extends emergency measures beyond their February 15, 2021 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 6557

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless renewed again

  2. Prior emergency expiration date; continuation extends beyond this date

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in Proclamation 9844 for 1 year beyond February 15, 2021
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continuation takes effect upon issuance
  • Federal Register publication required
  • Congressional notification required

Near term (90d)

  • Emergency authorities remain available for border wall construction and other emergency measures through February 15, 2022

Long term

  • Potential for repeated annual renewals under National Emergencies Act framework

Risks & tensions

  • Document issued 5 days before end of Trump administration; Biden administration would need to actively terminate or allow to expire
  • COVID-19 cited as compounding factor may be disputed as pretextual
  • Congressional notification requirement under NEA may face partisan reception
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