On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States. After taking the oath of office, President Trump began signing executive orders pardoning Jan. 6 defendants, implementing Schedule F to reclassify civil servants as political appointees, declaring a national emergency at the border, and more.
Executive actions related to national security and foreign policy can be found in the searchable table below, along with related documents, Lawfare analysis of the orders, and the legal challenges against them. We will continue to add to this page as events unfold.
Executive Orders
Lawfare Analysis
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Unpacking Trump’s Attack on Federal Sector Unions
The president’s efforts to decimate civil servant unions rest on a legally dubious argument. -
Our Reporter’s Notes on the April 23 WilmerHale Hearing
Judge Richard Leon appeared likely to find President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm unconstitutional in toto. -
A Reporter’s Notes of the April 23 Perkins Coie Hearing
Judge Howell appeared likely to permanently enjoin implementation of President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm. -
The White House Can’t Accept Russia’s Annexation of Crimea Without Congress
President Trump may be able to recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea—but that doesn’t mean he can make Congress play along. -
Lawfare Live: Discussing Court Hearings Involving the EOs Targeting Law Firms
Watch the livestream at 4:15pm ET. -
The Counterproductive Legal Precedent That Strikes on Cartels Would Set
Mexico rejects the “unwilling or unable” doctrine of self-defense. The United States should, too.
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This page was created by Anna Hickey.