Executive Order

  • Jackson Concurrence Accuses Thomas of ‘Myopic’ Interpretation in Birthright Citizenship Case, Invokes Dred Scott

    In a 6,323-word concurring opinion, Justice Jackson dismantles the Thomas dissent’s narrow reading of the 14th Amendment, calling it a “return” to the infamous 1857 decision’s “core tenet.” Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined in part by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, filed a sharp concurring opinion on Tuesday in Trump v. Barbara, accusing Justice Clarence Thomas of…

  • Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Federal Jobs as ‘At-Will,’ Expanding Power to Remove Senior Officials

    President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order reclassifying approximately 8,000 senior federal positions into a new “Schedule Policy/Career” category, effectively making them “at-will” roles that can be terminated more easily by the executive branch. The order, issued Wednesday, marks a significant shift in federal employment protections by expanding the number of policy-influencing positions…

  • Trump Declares Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction in Executive Order

    US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order classifying fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, as a weapon of mass destruction, citing the drug as a severe national security threat. Speaking on December 15, 2025, Trump vowed intensified action against trafficking networks responsible for the opioid crisis. “No bomb does what this is doing,” Trump…

  • Cannabis Stocks Surge as Report Signals Trump Push to Ease Federal Marijuana Restrictions

    Shares of major cannabis companies surged Friday following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to move toward easing long-standing federal restrictions on marijuana, a shift that could have significant legal and regulatory implications for the industry. According to a report by The Washington Post, Trump is expected to direct federal agencies to reclassify…

  • Trump Planning to Sign Executive Order Blocking States From Regulating AI

    President Donald Trump confirmed Monday, December 6, 2025, that he will sign an executive order preventing individual states from regulating artificial intelligence. Experts are concerned the sweeping move would override dozens of state-level bills aimed at curbing AI-related risks ranging from deepfakes to discriminatory algorithms. According to a CNN report, the order, expected within days,…

  • Supreme Court Blocks Gender Identity Choice On Passports, Rules Sex Assigned At Birth Must Be Displayed

    In a victory for the Trump administration, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court’s order that would have required the State Department to issue passports reflecting a person’s gender identity. The decision reinstates a policy mandating that federal passports display the holder’s sex as designated at birth. The court’s brief, unsigned opinion…

  • Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Flag Burning, Setting Stage for Constitutional Clash

    President Donald Trump on Monday, August 25, signed an executive order that bans the burning of the American flag, setting up what legal scholars expect will be an immediate and contentious constitutional battle. The order directs the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute instances of flag burning, imposing a mandatory one-year jail sentence…

  • Civil Liberties At Risk! Trump’s Executive Order Sparks  Outcry Over Forced Institutionalization

    Legal experts and civil rights advocates are raising alarms over a new executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, warning that it revives forced institutionalization practices under the guise of “public safety and compassion.” The order, titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” directs sweeping changes to how homelessness, mental illness, and substance…

  • Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Stands As Administration Fails To Appeal

    A preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship will remain in effect after the administration failed to file an appeal within the allotted timeframe. The legal setback marks a significant development in immigration law and constitutional rights, according to immigration attorney LaToya McBean Pompy. McBean Pompy,…

  • Has Trump Issued An Executive Order Allowing Teachers To Physically ‘Discipline’ Students? Here’s A Breakdown

    On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies,” sparking widespread debate and confusion about its implications for school discipline, particularly whether it permits teachers to use physical discipline, such as spanking, on students. Social media platforms like X have amplified concerns, with posts like “I…