Q&A: Potential Implications of the Presidential Memorandum on Inadmissibility of Persons Affiliated with Antifa Based on Organized Criminal Activity

On January 5, 2021, Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum entitled Presidential Memorandum on Inadmissibility of Persons Affiliated with Antifa Based on Organized Criminal Activity (“Memo”). Given that the Trump administration is coming to a close and the fact that this Memo will have no legal effect absent further action by the Secretary of State, we do not expect the Memo to have any immediate effect on immigration law. Nevertheless, we created this short FAQ to clarify the potential implications were the Secretary of State to take action.