Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray
This executive order renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge" to honor a 12-year-old girl who was murdered in 2024. The order states that her alleged killers were Venezuelan nationals who had entered the United States illegally and were released by the prior administration. Beyond commemorating Jocelyn's life, the order uses this case to criticize previous immigration policies, claiming they led to dangerous border conditions and victimization of American citizens. The order directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete the renaming within 30 days and update all federal references to the refuge, including maps and documents. It specifies that implementation must follow applicable laws and depend on available funding, while also clarifying that the order does not create new legal rights or affect existing agency authorities.
Key Points
- 1Renames Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
- 2Requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement the name change within 30 days
- 3Directs updates to all federal documents, maps, and communications to reflect the new name
- 4Criticizes prior administration's immigration policies for enabling violent crimes by undocumented immigrants
- 5Specifies that implementation is subject to available appropriations and does not create new legal rights