On April 6, 2018, then Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices along the Southwest Border (districts in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) to immediately adopt a “zero tolerance” policy and prosecute all violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a), which prohibits illegal entry or attempted illegal entry to the […]
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Antony Blinken Sworn in as Secretary of State
On January 26, 2021, the Senate confirmed Antony Blinken’s nomination for Secretary of State by a vote of 78-22. He was sworn in later that day. Mr. Blinken previously served as Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy National Security Advisor under President Obama. The State Department is one of the executive departments responsible for implementing […]
President Biden Issues Executive Orders Regarding International Travel to the United States
Beginning January 26, 2021 and per the CDC’s January 12, 2021 Order, all travelers to the United States must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry. On January 21, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Transportation and Homeland Security assess the CDC’s January […]
