NATIONAL ANGEL FAMILY DAY, 2026

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring February 22, 2026, as National Angel Family Day, dedicated to honoring the victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants and those lost to the fentanyl epidemic.Key highlights of the proclamation include:Honoring Victims: The President used the second anniversary of the murder of Laken Riley to highlight the "human cost of the migrant crime crisis." He argued that her death, and others like it, were "100 percent preventable" results of sanctuary policies and previous border failures.Legislative and Executive Actions: The proclamation touts several major immigration milestones from the first year of the administration:The Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention and deportation of criminal illegal aliens.The passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" in July 2025, which funded hundreds of miles of border wall and a surge in ICE and Border Patrol personnel.The reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy and the designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.Reported Results: The administration claims a 92% decrease in border encounters compared to the previous administration and nine consecutive months of "zero releases" along the southwest border.Future Policy Goals: Trump called on Congress to pass Kate’s Law (increasing penalties for illegal re-entry) and reaffirmed his commitment to the "largest mass-deportation effort in our Nation’s history."A Call to Worship: The President called on Americans to gather in places of worship on February 22 to pay homage to victims and support "Angel Families" (those who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented immigrants).The proclamation frames the administration's border security and deportation efforts as a moral duty to restore the rule of law and protect American citizens from preventable violence.