Trump Administration Executive Actions

Updated to account for reply briefs and Feb. 5 judicial opinion issuing a nationwide preliminary injunction

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.

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.

Senate Judiciary Committee and Department of Justice alum maps out the threat posed to 2028 election by President Trump's personnel moves inside the Department of Justice.

The deferred resignation proposal sent to federal workers is fraught with practical and legal issues that present uncertainty for employees.

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

An essay by former acting United States Attorney General.

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