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Designating English as the Official Language of the United States
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14224, officially designating English as the official language of the United States. This order aims to promote unity, streamline communication, and reinforce shared national values by establishing a single official language for the country. The order revokes Executive Order 13166, which focused on improving access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency, but it does not mandate changes to services provided in other languages. Agency heads retain discretion to continue offering multilingual services as needed to fulfill their missions.
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Mar 01, 2025
Designating English as the Official Language of The United States
Feb 12, 2025
FRImposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
Feb 12, 2025
FRAddressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa
Feb 07, 2025
Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa
Jan 30, 2025
FRRealigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14163, which suspends the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) due to concerns about the country's ability to manage high levels of migration. The order cites the need to protect public safety, national security, and preserve resources for American citizens. It allows for the admission of refugees on a case-by-case basis if deemed in the national interest and not a threat to security. The order also calls for increased involvement of state and local jurisdictions in refugee resettlement decisions. Additionally, it revokes a previous executive order related to refugee resettlement and climate change migration.
Jan 29, 2025
FRProtecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14160, titled "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship." This order specifies that U.S. citizenship will not automatically be granted to individuals born in the United States if their mother was unlawfully present or only temporarily present (e.g., on a visa) at the time of birth, and their father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The order directs federal agencies not to issue or recognize citizenship documents for such individuals born after 30 days from the order's issuance. It mandates that relevant departments align their policies with this directive and issue guidance within 30 days to ensure compliance.
Jan 28, 2025
FRInitial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14148, titled "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions." This order revokes numerous executive actions from the previous administration, citing them as unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical. The order specifically targets policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), border control, and climate regulations, which are described as divisive and burdensome. The directive aims to restore what it terms "common sense" to federal governance and to enhance American prosperity by eliminating these practices. Agency heads are instructed to cease implementing the revoked policies, and further reviews are ordered to identify additional actions for rescission or replacement.
Jan 20, 2025
Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions." This order revokes several executive actions from the previous administration, which are described as promoting unpopular and radical practices, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, open border policies, and climate regulations. The order directs federal agencies to cease implementing these policies and mandates a review by the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council to identify additional actions for rescission. Furthermore, the National Security Advisor is tasked with reviewing national security memoranda from the previous administration for potential harm to national security and recommending any necessary rescissions.
Jan 20, 2025
Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order clarifying the conditions under which individuals born in the United States are granted citizenship. The order specifies that U.S. citizenship will not automatically be extended to individuals born in the U.S. if their mother was unlawfully present or only temporarily present (e.g., on a tourist or student visa) at the time of birth, and the father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The policy applies to individuals born 30 days after the order's issuance. The order directs relevant government departments to ensure compliance and issue guidance on its implementation.
Jan 20, 2025
Restoring The Death Penalty And Protecting Public Safety
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring The Death Penalty And Protecting Public Safety." This order mandates the Attorney General to actively pursue the death penalty for severe crimes and to seek federal jurisdiction for capital crimes involving the murder of law enforcement officers or crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. It also directs the Attorney General to ensure states have the necessary resources for lethal injections and to challenge Supreme Court precedents that limit capital punishment. Additionally, the order emphasizes prioritizing public safety and the prosecution of violent crime, encouraging coordination between federal and state law enforcement.
Jan 20, 2025
Protecting The American People Against Invasion
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at strengthening the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. The order revokes several previous executive orders from 2021 and mandates federal agencies to prioritize the removal of inadmissible and removable aliens, particularly those posing threats to national security and public safety. It establishes Homeland Security Task Forces across all states to combat criminal organizations and human trafficking. Additionally, the order directs the Department of Homeland Security to increase detention capabilities and encourages voluntary compliance with immigration laws by unauthorized aliens. It also calls for a review of federal funding to organizations supporting illegal aliens and seeks to deny public benefits to those not legally authorized to receive them.