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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How Trump Is Disappearing Migrants
From CECOT to domestic jails, the Trump administration is engaging in incommunicado detention to cut migrants off from legal protections. -
Legal Challenges Mount Against Renewed U.S. Sanctions on the ICC
Three lawsuits challenging EO 14203 raise important constitutional and statutory claims with far-reaching implications for U.S. engagement with international justice institutions. -
Our Reporters’ Notes on the May 7 Hearing in the J.G.G. Case
The judge seemed receptive to a class action on behalf of aliens sent to CECOT under President Trump’s Alien Enemies Act proclamation. -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, May 9
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump. -
Lawfare Daily: Trials of the Trump Administration, May 2
Listen to the May 2 livestream. -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, May 2
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump.
Documents
This page was created by Anna Hickey.
