It is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from foreign nationals who intend to commit terrorist attacks in the United States; and to prevent the admission of foreign nationals who intend to exploit United States immigration laws for malevolent purposes. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence. 1182(f), I hereby proclaim that the immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of aliens from countries referred to in section 217(a)(12) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. Where necessary and appropriate, the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security shall recommend legislation to the President that would assist with such prioritization. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

Source: New York Times January 28, 2017 01:18 UTC