Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens

On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14288, focusing on empowering law enforcement across the United States. This order aims to bolster state and local police forces by providing additional resources, legal protections, and training, while also encouraging the use of military assets to support crime prevention. It has potential legal and political implications as it seeks to modify federal oversight of local police through consent decrees and challenges initiatives that are perceived to restrict law enforcement activities, potentially sparking debates over federal intervention and civil rights.