Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States

This proclamation extends for 90 days the suspension and limitation on entry of aliens across the U.S.-Mexico southern border originally established in Proclamation 9822 of November 9, 2018. It directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to continue consultations with Mexico regarding migrant interdiction, and requires a joint recommendation by March 24, 2019 on whether to further extend the suspension.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 3665

Impact dates

Date TBD
Earlier termination if agreement reached with Mexico for removals under INA 208(a)(2)(A)
May 8, 2019
Suspension and limitation expires (90 days after proclamation)
Mar 24, 2019
Joint recommendation on extension or renewal due from Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Secretary of Homeland Security

Key directives

Suspend and limit entry of aliens across U.S.-Mexico border for 90 days
Exempt aliens entering at ports of entry with proper inspection and lawful permanent residents
Continue consultations with Mexico on deterring and returning migrant groups before U.S. entry
Submit joint recommendation on extension within 75 days

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Suspension and limitation on entry takes effect for aliens entering after February 7, 2019

Near term (90d)

Proclamation expires May 8, 2019 unless earlier terminated by agreement with Mexico
Joint recommendation due by March 24, 2019 on extension

Long term

Potential for indefinite extensions based on recurring 90-day renewal cycle
Continued bilateral negotiations with Mexico on migration management

Risks & tensions

Nationwide injunction blocking implementation of interim final rule on asylum eligibility creates legal uncertainty
Conditional termination tied to diplomatic agreement with Mexico introduces unpredictability
Potential conflict with international asylum obligations and due process concerns
Recurring 90-day renewal mechanism suggests prolonged indefinite restrictions