President Biden's executive order on review of Trump immigration policies and appointment of new department of Homeland

The President issued an Executive Order ("Order") on February 2, instructing federal immigration agencies to conduct comprehensive reviews of various Trump-era immigration policies. The stated objective is to ensure that US laws and policies encourage full participation by immigrants in civic life, and that immigration benefits processes are delivered effectively and efficiently; that is, without the federal government being a source of fear or a barrier preventing immigrants from accessing lawfully available services and benefits. Alejandro N. Mayorkas was also confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security, the first immigrant to hold the position.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP, and attached below, provides additional details.

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