Executive Orders

Dissolution of USAID or formal transfer of its functions provided by Congress would require legislation - the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.  

With so much uncertainty facing federal employees, many on probation want to know what their rights are—especially when it comes to actions against their employment like removing…

Trump's efforts to revive some version of the Muslim travel ban will harm people within the United States and chill protests.

The reversal of Biden measures against Israeli settlers leaves few tools in the event an escalation threatens further conflict in the region.

An expert explainer on the Executive Order on the "Invasion" Executive Order and deployment of troops.

Analyzing legal and policy implications of President Trump using US military resources to support immigration enforcement at the border.

Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.

Trump's recent executive actions appear to assert an authority to override or ignore federal legislation whenever it interferes with his policy aims.

Trump's "invasion" EO could dangerously expand federal and state powers, enabling detention without trial and unauthorized war.

One reason for the continuation of senior staff across administrations is because it takes time to build the human capital required, and an experienced diplomatic corps is an essential…

New executive orders create U.S. and global security risks in the face of climate change, which the Trump administration and Congress would be wise to mitigate.

US and international law haven't changed since the last time Trump tried mandating withdrawal and nonpayment during his first term.