Executive Order 14159: Protecting the American People Against Invasion

What the order contains

Section headings exactly as they appear in the official text.

• Sec. 1. Purpose
• Sec. 2. Policy
• Sec. 3. Faithful Execution of the Immigration Laws
• Sec. 4. Civil Enforcement Priorities
• Sec. 5. Criminal Enforcement Priorities
• Sec. 6. Federal Homeland Security Task Forces
• Sec. 7. Identification of Unregistered Illegal Aliens
• Sec. 8. Civil Fines and Penalties
• Sec. 9. Efficient Removals of Recent Entrants and Other Aliens
• Sec. 10. Detention Facilities
• Sec. 11. Federal-State Agreements
• Sec. 12. Encouraging Voluntary Compliance with the Law
• Sec. 13. Recalcitrant Countries
• Sec. 14. Visa Bonds
• Sec. 15. Reestablishment of the VOICE Office and Addressing Victims of Crimes Committed by Removable Aliens
• Sec. 16. Addressing Actions by the Previous Administration
• Sec. 17. Sanctuary Jurisdictions
• Sec. 18. Information Sharing
• Sec. 19. Funding Review
• Sec. 20. Denial of Public Benefits to Illegal Aliens
• Sec. 21. Hiring More Agents and Officers
• Sec. 22. Severability
• Sec. 23. General Provisions

Section 1, quoted from the order

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Over the last 4 years, the prior administration invited, administered, and oversaw an unprecedented flood of illegal immigration into the United States. Millions of illegal aliens crossed our borders or were permitted to fly directly into the United States on commercial flights and allowed to settle in American communities, in violation of longstanding Federal laws. Many of these aliens unlawfully within the United States present significant threats to national security and public safety, committing vile and heinous acts against innocent Americans. Others are engaged in hostile activities, including espionage, economic espionage, and preparations for terror-related activities. Many have abused the generosity of the American people, and their presence in the United States has cost taxpayers billions of dollars at the Federal, State, and local levels. […]

Federal Register notes

Revokes: EO 13993, January 20, 2021; EO 14010, February 2, 2021; EO 14011, February 2, 2021; EO 14012, February 2, 2021 See: EO 14288, April 28, 2025; EO 14390, March 6, 2026