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Proc 9859ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9859

National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2019

This proclamation designates April 7-13, 2019 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. It includes policy messaging about crime victim support, law enforcement backing, the VOICE office for victims of immigrant crime, and existing victim assistance programs, but contains no binding directives, new funding allocations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 14583

Impact dates

  1. National Crime Victims' Rights Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 7 through April 13, 2019 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week
  • Urge Americans, families, law enforcement, community and faith-based organizations, and private organizations to work together to support victims of crime and protect their rights

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 7-13, 2019 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation blends ceremonial observance with politically charged messaging linking crime to illegal immigration and promoting the VOICE office
  • Reference to 'criminal illegal alien' and Angel Families reflects contentious immigration framing within otherwise non-binding commemorative text
  • No new policy or funding created; describes existing programs and past legislation (Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018)
Proclamation 9859: National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2019 · Executive Orders