DHS Declares Mass Influx of Aliens – Border Crisis, Not UFOs!
Published Date: 3/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security has officially declared a mass influx of people crossing the border, extending special powers for local and state officers to help manage immigration. This means more teamwork on the ground to keep communities safe, starting from January 23, 2025, and continuing beyond the original 60-day period. The move aims to handle the situation quickly and efficiently, with no new costs announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Mass Influx Finding Extended 180 Days
The Department of Homeland Security extended its Finding of a Mass Influx that first took effect on January 23, 2025. The extension is effective immediately (publication March 25, 2025) and the finding will expire in 180 days (on September 21, 2025).
State and Local Officers May Enforce Immigration
Under the Finding, the Secretary may authorize State or local law enforcement officers, with their supervisors' consent, to perform duties of immigration officers under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The notice requests assistance from State and local governments in all 50 States to help respond to the mass influx.
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