Executive Orders

The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.

Foreign aid freezes imposed by the Trump administration endanger critical humanitarian programs in the DRC and threaten global healthcare.

While the executive order is intended to enhance national security, it raises significant concerns.

The White House's order for the CIA to send a list of new hires over unclassified email raises serious security concerns.

Sending anyone from the United States to Guantanamo raises a host of legal, moral, and policy questions.

In all likelihood, Mexico, Canada, and China will continue to negotiate arrangements with the United States to address Trump’s concerns such that the tariffs may be lifted or…

Bringing foreign cartels under the umbrella of terrorism may seem appealing, but it is unnecessary and dangerous.

We asked nine experts about what clemencies might herald for the future of the rule of law, political violence, and extremism.

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.