Detention of Applicants for Admission

July 15, 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR: Executive Directors Directors, Office of Field Operations Assistant Directors, Office of Field Operations FROM: Diane J. Sabatino (A) Executive Assistant Commissioner Office of Field Operations SUBJECT: Detention of Applicants for Admission Effectively immediately, applicants for admission encountering the Department of Homeland Security for the first time after failing to lawfully present for inspection at a U.S. port of entry are subject to mandatory detention...