Trump declared the southern border an “invasion” emergency and invoked reserve authority

Date: 2025-01-20
Entry type: presidential-proclamation
Current status: Issuance documented; this entry does not assert present enforceability.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Declaring A National Emergency At The Southern Border Of The United Statesdocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident responsible for the cited action

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2025-01-20, Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and invoked 10 U.S.C. § 12302 reserve authority.
- The White House: Declaring A National Emergency At The Southern Border Of The United StatesOperative text of the cited action