Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens
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On March 21, 2026, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem extended for another 180 days (until approximately September 17, 2026) the Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens first issued on January 23, 2025. This determination declares that a mass influx continues at the southern border, endangering the lives, property, safety, and welfare of residents in all 50 states. It authorizes the Secretary to request assistance from state and local law enforcement officers to perform immigration enforcement duties under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The extension cites continued high weekly encounters, court limitations on expedited removal and repatriation, near-capacity ICE detention (81% full with 63,482 detainees), large numbers of criminal aliens and gotaways, assaults on officers, and overwhelming demands on law enforcement resources.
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Key Changes
- Extends the Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens for 180 days from March 21, 2026 until approximately September 17, 2026
- Applies to all 50 States, authorizing use of state and local law enforcement for immigration duties with superior consent
- Cites ICE detention at 63,482 detainees and 81% of 78,000 capacity as of March 12, 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
State and local law enforcement officers may be authorized to perform immigration enforcement duties under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) with consent of their superiors during the mass influx determination period (until September 17, 2026)
DHS must maintain mandatory detention of aliens apprehended at the border pending completion of criminal and national security vetting processes
DHS must process apprehended aliens for expedited removal pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1) following the court limitation on direct repatriation and the Invasion Proclamation
ICE must prioritize detention bed space for aliens with criminal records, public safety risks, and national security risks over other detained populations
DHS must ensure aliens apprehended at the border are effectively vetted for criminality and national security threats before release or processing