National Angel Family Day, 2026

In simple terms

This proclamation designates February 22, 2026 as "National Angel Family Day" to honor victims killed by criminal illegal aliens and those lost to fentanyl trafficking. While primarily commemorative, it includes policy framing that recommits to mass deportation efforts, touts prior border security actions, and calls on Congress to pass Kate's Law.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 9699

Record & deadlines

Feb 23, 2026Signed
Signed by the President
Feb 26, 2026FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 9699
Federal Register PDF
Feb 22, 2026
National Angel Family Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim February 22, 2026 as National Angel Family Day
Call on American people to assemble in places of worship
Call upon public officials, community leaders, and citizens to end violence and lawlessness

What to expect

Immediate

National Angel Family Day observed February 22, 2026

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

Proclamation blurs commemorative and policy-advocacy lines by embedding detailed immigration policy claims and legislative calls
Reference to 'largest mass-deportation effort' and 'invasion' framing may heighten polarization
Mentions of specific crimes and nationalities risks stigmatization concerns
Sanctuary jurisdiction criticism may escalate federal-local tensions
Document contains contested factual claims about border statistics and causation