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Proclamation 9880

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 November 2018. The extension is tied to two conditions: relief from court injunctions blocking an asylum rule, or a Mexico agreement permitting removal of aliens under INA provisions. It also directs continued diplomatic consultations with Mexico and requires a joint recommendation from three Cabinet secretaries within 75 days of injunction relief.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 21229

Impact dates

  1. Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Secretary of Homeland Security jointly submit recommendation on whether suspension continues

  2. Suspension expires 90 days after U.S. obtains relief from all injunctions blocking November 9, 2018 interim final rule OR date of Mexico removal agreement under INA 208(a)(2)(A), whichever is earlier

Key directives

  • Suspend and limit entry of aliens across U.S.-Mexico border (Section 1)
  • Exempt port-of-entry entrants with proper inspection and lawful permanent residents (Section 2(b))
  • Preserve withholding of removal and CAT protections (Section 2(c))
  • Continue consultations with Mexico on migrant interdiction (Section 3)
  • Submit joint recommendation within 75 days of injunction relief (Section 2(d))

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Suspension and limitation on entry takes effect for aliens entering after May 8, 2019

Near term (90d)

  • Potential expiration 90 days after injunction relief or Mexico removal agreement (whichever earlier)
  • Joint recommendation due within 75 days of injunction relief

Long term

  • Continued diplomatic consultations with Mexico on migrant interdiction
  • Potential further extensions based on future recommendations

Risks & tensions

  • Duration contingent on uncertain judicial and diplomatic developments—no fixed calendar date
  • Nationwide injunction in Northern District of California creates legal uncertainty; 'relief from all injunctions' may be prolonged
  • Potential tension with asylum obligations under international law; proclamation acknowledges withholding/CAT protections but not full asylum access
  • Vague 'agreement permits removal to Mexico' condition introduces diplomatic uncertainty
Proclamation 9880: Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States · Executive Orders