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  • 2025-02089 — Clarifying the Military's Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8613
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The executive order clarifies the military's role in safeguarding the United States' borders by emphasizing the importance of the armed forces in protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It directs the Secretary of Defense to assign tasks to the United States Northern Command to secure the borders against various threats like unlawful migration and narcotics trafficking. The order ensures that military planning prioritizes border security while adhering to existing laws and available funding. This document underscores the need for continuous evaluation of strategies to prevent illegal entry and activities that compromise national security.

    Simple Explanation

    The President gave an order that tells the military to help guard the country's borders from things like people sneaking in and illegal stuff being brought in, but it's not very clear on how they will do it or who they will work with. Some people might worry that this could cause problems with laws and people's rights.

  • 2021-01566 — Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Southern Border of the United States
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 6557
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    On February 15, 2019, a national emergency was declared concerning the southern border of the United States to tackle issues related to border security and a humanitarian crisis. The ongoing situation continues to pose threats to national security, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, the national emergency has been extended for another year beyond February 15, 2021. This extension will allow further measures to control unlawful migration and the flow of narcotics and criminals across the border.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided to keep a special rule, called a national emergency, to help keep people safe at the border between the United States and Mexico because there are still problems and dangers there. This decision is meant to continue protecting the country from things like bad guys and drugs sneaking in, and to help with problems because of COVID-19.