President could declare an 'invasion' at the southern border, blocking entry and immigration benefits.
This bill would give the President new power to declare an 'invasion' at the U.S.-Mexico border. If declared, people who unlawfully enter or try to enter would be stopped from coming in and would not be able to get most types of immigration help to stay in the U.S. Federal agencies would also be required to take action to repel the 'invasion' and remove people.
Today, the President does not have specific legal authority to declare an 'invasion' at the southern border under immigration law, nor are there specific rules to suspend entry or deny immigration benefits based on such a declaration. If this bill passes, the President would gain this new authority. During a declared 'invasion,' non-citizens who unlawfully enter or try to enter at the southern border would be stopped from entering, would be unable to get most immigration help to stay in the U.S., and would face immediate removal.
HR 7105 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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