Immigration Directives
Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits
This presidential memorandum tackles the issue of illegal aliens obtaining Social Security Act benefits.
It directs several agencies, including the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, to implement measures to ensure only eligible individuals receive benefits.
Key actions include promulgating guidance to prevent improper payments, strengthening fraud prosecution efforts via Special Assistant United States Attorneys, and improving data management to identify deceased beneficiaries.
The memorandum emphasizes compliance with applicable law and the importance of preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions
This Presidential Memorandum directs the military to take a more active role in securing the US Southern border.
It grants the Department of Defense jurisdiction over certain Federal lands to facilitate border security operations, including construction and surveillance.
The memorandum details phased implementation, starting in a limited sector before expanding, while clarifying that actions are consistent with existing laws and subject to budgetary approvals.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2025
President Trump's proclamation designates April 6-12, 2025, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
The proclamation emphasizes the need to support crime victims while criticizing previous administrations' policies as contributing to rising crime rates and illegal immigration.
It calls for stronger law enforcement and tougher sentencing for repeat offenders, along with enhancing legal protections for officers.
The President pledges continued commitment to building a safer nation.
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's April 2025 proclamation designates April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
It links the issue to border security and illegal immigration, citing specific cases as evidence of an increase in sexual assault linked to immigration.
The proclamation emphasizes the administration's efforts to strengthen border security, combat human trafficking, and bring about justice for victims of such crimes.
Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful
President Trump issued an executive order aiming to enhance safety and beauty in Washington, D.C. The order establishes a task force to coordinate federal and local efforts to combat crime, primarily focusing on immigration enforcement and improving law enforcement resources available to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Simultaneously, it directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a beautification program encompassing coordinated cleanup initiatives, monument restoration, and graffiti removal, while promoting private-sector involvement.
The order emphasizes making the nation’s capital a safe, beautiful, and prosperous city for all Americans.
Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections
This Presidential Action outlines a comprehensive plan to bolster election integrity by strictly enforcing federal laws related to voter eligibility and ballot deadlines.
The plan mandates enhanced actions from various federal agencies including stricter verification processes, improved cybersecurity measures for voting systems, preventing foreign interference, and increased collaboration with state election officials.
These actions also aim to improve voter registration list accuracy and address shortcomings in existing enforcement mechanisms.
IMPOSING TARIFFS ON COUNTRIES IMPORTING VENEZUELAN OIL
President Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from any country importing Venezuelan oil, effective April 2, 2025.
The order cites the ongoing national emergency related to Venezuela and the destabilizing activities of the Maduro regime and the Tren de Aragua gang as justification.
The Secretary of State, in consultation with other relevant Secretaries, will determine which countries will be subject to the tariff, which will expire one year after the country's last import of Venezuelan oil.
The order also includes provisions for administration, enforcement, and periodic reporting on its effectiveness.
Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
This presidential memorandum directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to crack down on unethical conduct by lawyers and law firms, particularly those actions that threaten national security, homeland security, public safety, or election integrity.
The memorandum cites specific examples of misconduct, referencing the 2016 'dossier' and fraudulent asylum claims.
It mandates investigations into past conduct, sanctions for frivolous litigation, and referral of attorneys for disciplinary action, including possible security clearance reassessment and contract termination.
Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua
President Trump issued a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act to address the threat posed by the Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization.
The proclamation declares TdA is perpetrating an invasion of the United States, engaging in hostile actions and irregular warfare.
It orders the immediate apprehension, detention, and removal of all Venezuelan citizens 14 years or older who are TdA members within the US and are not naturalized or lawful permanent residents.
The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with executing this directive, seizing related property, and establishing regulations to ensure public safety.
The proclamation emphasizes the President's constitutional authority to protect the US from this perceived invasion.
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
This executive order directs the continued reduction of the federal bureaucracy by eliminating or significantly downsizing several governmental entities.
The order targets specific agencies, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the US Agency for Global Media, and others, instructing agency heads to submit reports detailing compliance within seven days.
Funding requests deemed inconsistent with the order's goals are to be rejected, while existing legal authorities are preserved.
The order explicitly states it does not create any legally enforceable rights.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
The President submitted a list of nominations to the Senate for numerous key positions across various federal departments and agencies.
These nominations include ambassadors to several countries, leadership appointments within the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Commerce, Energy, and Justice, as well as other notable roles within the executive branch.
Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The President issued an order to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
The order addresses concerns regarding the prior administration's misuse of taxpayer funds through the PSLF program and the program's role in subsidizing organizations involved in illegal activities, from immigration violations and terrorism support to child abuse and property damage.
The Secretary of Education is tasked with revising the program's definition of "public service" to explicitly exclude organizations engaging in such activities.
Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray
President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
This action commemorates Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl murdered in Houston, whose death the order links to the prior administration's immigration policies.
The order directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement the renaming within 30 days, using existing legal authority.
It contains standard clauses regarding non-impairment of existing agency authorities and budgetary considerations, and disclaims the creation of any new legal rights or benefits.
Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation at our Southern Border
President's March 2, 2025, order amends Executive Order 14194, revising section 2(g) to specifically address duty-free treatment for goods.
The amendment clarifies that duty-free treatment will end for covered articles once the Secretary of Commerce confirms efficient tariff revenue collection systems are in place.
The order also includes general provisions, specifying that it doesn't override existing legal authorities or budgetary processes and doesn't create any new legal rights.
Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs across our Northern Border
The Presidential Actions document amends Executive Order 14193, which addresses illicit drug flow across the US-Canada border.
The amendment revises section 2(h), modifying duty-free de minimis treatment for certain articles under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
This treatment ends once the Secretary of Commerce confirms adequate systems for processing and collecting tariffs are established.
The order clarifies that it does not impact existing department authorities or budgetary functions and creates no new legal entitlements.
Designating English as the Official Language of The United States
This Presidential order designates English as the official language of the United States.
The order cites the historical use of English in foundational American documents, argues that a common language strengthens national unity and facilitates government operations, and encourages English language acquisition among immigrants.
The order also revokes Executive Order 13166 concerning services for individuals with Limited English Proficiency while stipulating that agencies may continue providing multilingual services as needed.
Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Regulatory Initiative
This executive order directs a comprehensive review of existing federal regulations to identify and potentially rescind those deemed unlawful, unconstitutional, or detrimental to the national interest.
Agencies are tasked with reviewing regulations according to specified criteria, prioritizing those with significant costs or impacts.
The aim is to limit federal overreach, improve regulatory efficiency, and restore the constitutional separation of powers.
The order also establishes a process for reviewing proposed regulations through the Office of Management and Budget.
Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
This executive order aims to restrict access to taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants.
It directs federal agencies to review their programs, enhance eligibility verification, and prevent the use of federal funds to support illegal immigration or so-called 'sanctuary' policies.
The order cites the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 as legal justification and seeks to prevent the misuse of taxpayer resources while protecting benefits for eligible citizens.
Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
This Presidential Order aims to restructure the federal workforce to enhance efficiency and reduce government size. It mandates a hiring ratio of 1:4 (one new hire for every four departures), requires agencies to develop data-driven hiring plans, authorizes large-scale reductions in force, initiates rulemaking to revise suitability criteria for federal employment, and directs agencies to submit reorganization plans.
Exemptions are allowed for national security and public safety roles, and the order clarifies that it does not create any new legal rights.
Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa
This Presidential order halts US aid to South Africa in response to the country's Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which facilitates the seizure of Afrikaner agricultural land without compensation.
The order cites South Africa's human rights abuses, including racially discriminatory policies and inflammatory rhetoric, as well as its foreign policy stances that pose national security threats.
The order prioritizes humanitarian relief for affected Afrikaners via refugee resettlement and directs executive departments to halt all aid, except where deemed necessary by relevant agency heads.
Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency and imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The order cites the ICC's investigations targeting US and Israeli personnel as illegitimate and a threat to national security and foreign policy.
Sanctions include blocking assets, and suspending entry into the US for ICC officials and their families.
The President argues that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over the US and Israel, and that its actions set a dangerous precedent.
Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports
This presidential order aims to protect fair competition and equal opportunities for women in sports.
It rescinds funding from educational programs allowing male participation in women's sports, citing Title IX violations and safety concerns.
The order directs federal agencies to enforce these changes, engage in international cooperation to establish sex-based categories in sports, and review immigration policies related to male athletes seeking to compete in women's sports.
Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border
On February 1, 2025, the President imposed tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns about drug and human trafficking.
This order pauses those tariffs until March 4, 2025, to assess Canada's response to the crisis.
The pause allows for further evaluation of Canada's actions to mitigate the issues affecting the US border, and the tariffs will be reinstated if the situation worsens or insufficient action is taken.
Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border
This presidential order pauses previously imposed tariffs on Mexican goods.
The pause allows for assessment of Mexico's response to the illegal immigration and drug trafficking crisis at the US-Mexico border.
If Mexico's actions are deemed insufficient, the tariffs will be reinstated.
The order cites the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, and sections of the Trade Act of 1974 and Title 3 of the US Code as legal basis.
Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff on all goods imported from Mexico, citing a national emergency due to the influx of illegal immigrants and drugs.
The order declares that Mexico's failure to sufficiently combat drug trafficking and human smuggling poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.
The tariffs are intended to pressure the Mexican government into increased cooperation and will be removed upon a determination that sufficient action has been taken to alleviate the crisis.
The order also details reporting requirements to Congress and specifies that the tariffs are in addition to any existing duties on Mexican imports.
President Donald J. Trump Signed S.5 into Law
On January 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed S.5, the Laken Riley Act, into law.
This act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien charged with theft within the United States.
The legislation addresses immigration enforcement and impacts the justice system.
Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity
This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to fully utilize the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay for detaining high-priority criminal aliens.
The stated goal is to curb illegal immigration, disrupt criminal cartels, and reinforce national sovereignty.
The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any legally enforceable rights.
Executive Actions in President Trump's First 100 Hours of Second Term
In the initial 100 hours of his second term, President Donald Trump signed numerous executive orders focused on securing the border, removing discriminatory practices, boosting investments, and modifying energy policies.
This marked an unprecedented beginning of his term and included aggressive measures towards border control, ending industry regulations, and encouraging domestic investments.
GUARANTEEING THE STATES PROTECTION AGAINST INVASION
President Trump issued a proclamation declaring an invasion at the southern border of the United States.
The proclamation cites the overwhelming number of undocumented immigrants and the presence of criminal organizations and other national security threats as evidence of this invasion, asserting this situation violates the Constitution's guarantee of state protection from invasion.
In response, it suspends the entry of aliens engaged in the invasion, restricts their access to provisions within the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) granting legal presence in the U.S., and directs the suspension of entry for those failing to provide adequate medical and background information.
Further, it directs the departments of Homeland Security, State, and Justice to take actions to repel the invasion.
Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This executive order declares a national emergency due to the threat posed by drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
It outlines a process for designating these groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under existing laws, enabling the use of sanctions and other measures to disrupt their activities.
The order also directs preparations for potential use of the Alien Enemies Act if necessary.
PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS
This executive order prioritizes enhancing the vetting and screening of foreign nationals entering or residing in the United States to mitigate national security risks.
It directs multiple federal agencies to strengthen screening procedures, identify countries posing high-risk profiles, and submit reports on deficiencies in vetting information.
The order also emphasizes the need for more rigorous safeguards for refugees and stateless individuals and aims to ensure that visa programs are not exploited by hostile actors.
UNLEASHING ALASKA'S EXTRAORDINARY RESOURCE POTENTIAL
This executive order aims to unlock Alaska's natural resource potential by reversing previous restrictions on resource development.
It directs various federal agencies to expedite permitting and leasing processes for energy and natural resource projects, prioritize Alaska's liquefied natural gas (LNG) development, and overturn specific actions taken by the previous administration that targeted resource development in Alaska.
The order also focuses on reviewing and potentially rescinding previous decisions related to land management and environmental impact statements.
PROTECTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAINST INVASION
This executive order, issued on January 20, 2025, prioritizes the enforcement of immigration laws to enhance national security and public safety.
It revokes previous executive orders promoting more lenient immigration policies, sets stricter guidelines for enforcement by federal agencies, establishes nationwide Homeland Security Task Forces, and aims to curtail the provision of public benefits to those unlawfully present in the United States.
The order details measures to increase the detention of individuals facing removal, enhance the identification and deportation of unregistered aliens, and encourage voluntary departures.
The order also outlines plans to review and potentially cut funding to non-governmental organizations supporting undocumented immigrants.
SECURING OUR BORDERS
This executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy to bolster national border security.
It mandates the construction of physical barriers, increases personnel deployment, implements stricter detention policies, reinstates the Migrant Protection Protocols, and overhauls parole processes.
The order aims to address illegal immigration and related security threats by deterring crossings and facilitating the swift removal of those apprehended.
International cooperation and improved identification technologies are also prioritized.
PROTECTING THE MEANING AND VALUE OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP
This executive order clarifies the scope of birthright citizenship.
It specifies that birthright citizenship does not automatically extend to children born in the U.S. if their mother was unlawfully present and their father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or if their mother's presence was lawful but temporary under specific circumstances, and their father was also not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
The order directs federal agencies to implement this policy by updating regulations and issuing public guidance, emphasizing this only applies to births 30 days after its issuance.
REALIGNING THE UNITED STATES REFUGEE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
This executive order temporarily suspends the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) to address concerns about the impact of high migration levels on national resources, security, and community infrastructure.
The order cites recent increases in migration, some necessitating states of emergency declarations.
It directs a 90-day review of USRAP by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and State to determine if and how to resume the program in accordance with newly established priorities.
The order also seeks to increase state and local involvement in refugee resettlement.
CLARIFYING THE MILITARY'S ROLE IN PROTECTING THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF THE UNITED STATES
This executive order directs the US military to prioritize securing the nation's borders.
It declares a national emergency at the southern border due to illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and tasks the Secretary of Defense with revising the Unified Command Plan to assign USNORTHCOM the mission of sealing the borders and maintaining sovereignty.
The order also mandates additions to contingency planning guidance to ensure long-term border security.
DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES
President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States, citing an invasion by cartels, criminal gangs, and terrorists, resulting in widespread chaos and violence.
The declaration authorizes the military to assist the Department of Homeland Security in securing the border.
The action includes the deployment of military personnel, construction of additional physical barriers, the use of unmanned aerial systems, and revisions of security policies and strategies.
The proclamation also revokes a previous order that terminated an emergency at the southern border and redirected funds.
Hiring Freeze
President [President's Name] issued an executive order enacting a hiring freeze for federal civilian employees, effective January 20, 2025.
Exemptions apply to national security, public safety, and essential services like Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans' benefits.
The Office of Management and Budget must submit a plan to reduce the federal workforce's size within 90 days, at which point the freeze will expire for most agencies, barring the IRS. Contracting to circumvent the freeze is prohibited.
INITIAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS
This executive order, issued January 20, 2025, revokes numerous executive orders and actions from the preceding administration.
The order cites concerns about the previous administration's policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); border security; and climate change, deeming them unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical.
The order directs several agencies and officials to review and rescind affected policies and actions, initiating a broader effort to restore what is described as common sense to the federal government.
President Trump Announces Acting Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Positions
President Trump issued a directive appointing acting cabinet secretaries and other high-level officials across numerous federal agencies.
The appointees are temporarily filling their positions until permanent replacements are selected, with the directive citing 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. as legal justification.
The directive lists numerous individuals and their assigned acting roles, ensuring continuity in government operations.