Executive Order
Coverage of Executive Order in the Nexus archive.
- At Trump’s direction, federal agencies are abandoning discrimination cases
An executive order by Trump directed federal agencies to deprioritize cases involving companies with policies causing unintentional, disparate impact on minority applicants. The order shifts focus away from cases lacking intentional discrimination claims.
- Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump’s election order
Democratic governors requested the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule linked to President Donald Trump's executive order, which aimed to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the order, citing unconstitutionality, and the governors argued the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.
- Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Democratic governors are urging the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule to comply with an executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters. The plan is tied to Trump's election order.
- Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump’s election order
Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule implementing an executive order from President Donald Trump to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the executive order, calling it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.
- Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule implementing President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the executive order, deeming it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.
- Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Democratic governors requested the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule linked to an executive order by President Donald Trump to create a federal voter eligibility list and restrict mailed ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the order, deeming it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.
- Justice Barrett faces conservative ire, sexist attacks after birthright citizenship ruling
Justice Amy Coney Barrett faces backlash from conservative lawmakers and pundits after voting to uphold birthright citizenship, which undermines President Trump’s immigration agenda. She joined Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the court’s liberal justices in striking down Trump’s executive order.
- Polis fires Colorado clemency board members who publicly disclosed voting twice against Tina Peters’ release
Colorado clemency board members were fired for violating an executive order by disclosing they voted twice against Tina Peters’ release. The governor’s office cited confidentiality breaches as the reason for their dismissal.
- Trump can't order Postal Service to put limits on mail ballot delivery, judge rules
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to limit mail ballot delivery, citing a violation of a 2020 settlement. The order required states to submit voter lists and meet specific criteria for mail voting, which the judge ruled conflicted with a court-approved agreement mandating USPS prioritize election mail delivery.
- Education Department’s public service student loan forgiveness program changes struck down
Two federal judges ruled against changes to the U.S. Department of Education’s public service student loan forgiveness program, stating the modifications exceeded the department’s authority and violated the First Amendment. The changes, based on an executive order targeting groups supporting undocumented immigrants, diversity initiatives, or gender-affirming care, were challenged by 20+ states, cities, and nonprofits. The original 2007 program aimed to incentivize public service work by forgiving loans after 10 years.
- 'Trump not going to give up easily' on bid to restrict birthright citizenship despite SCOTUS stop
The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship on June 30, blocking a key part of his anti-immigration policy. Trump had previously signed an executive order on his first day in office to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the US to parents in the country illegally or on temporary visas. The decision was reported as significant by FRANCE 24's Philip Turle.
- Supreme Court spurns Trump on birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. The 6-3 ruling maintained automatic citizenship for nearly all children born in the US, including those of undocumented parents. Trump criticized the decision and called on Congress to address birthright citizenship.
- Key takeaways from supreme court birthright ruling: ‘Citizenship is the right to have rights’
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment. The decision struck down a key part of the Trump administration’s agenda, reinforcing foundational constitutional rights.
- US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order to redefine constitutional rights. A majority of justices, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., ruled the order violated the 14th Amendment, while three conservative justices dissented. Trump called on Congress to codify his proposal into law.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to exclude children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors from citizenship. The ruling relied on the 14th Amendment and recent federal laws, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion. Three conservative justices, including Clarence Thomas, dissented, arguing the order should be allowed to take effect.
- BREAKING: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to redefine the constitutional right. The decision, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., affirmed that children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status are citizens under the 14th Amendment.
- BREAKING: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order to redefine it. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. stated the order violated the 14th Amendment, affirming that children born in the US to parents without legal status are citizens. Trump, who attended the oral arguments, said he would accept the ruling but previously expressed opposition to birthright citizenship.
- US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to redefine constitutional rights. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. ruled the order violated the 14th Amendment, affirming citizenship for children born in the U.S. regardless of parents’ immigration status. Trump attended the oral arguments and stated he would accept the ruling, though it marks a setback for his immigration agenda.
- BREAKING: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to redefine the constitutional right. The decision, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., affirmed that children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status or on temporary visas are citizens under the 14th Amendment.
- BREAKING: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to redefine the constitutional right. The decision, based on the 14th Amendment, stated children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status are citizens at birth. The ruling is a setback for Trump’s immigration agenda but aligns with previous court expansions of his immigration authority.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. Trump and his advisers, including Stephen Miller and JD Vance, criticized the policy as a constitutional flaw, but the Court upheld the long-standing legal precedent.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order that claimed children born to undocumented or temporary residents are not citizens. The decision relied on the 14th Amendment and recent legal precedents.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. The decision relied on the 14th Amendment and federal laws, confirming that most individuals born in the country are citizens. Trump’s order, part of his immigration crackdown, was blocked by lower courts and had not taken effect.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. The ruling affirmed longstanding legal interpretations and blocked Trump’s immigration policy, which had been challenged in lower courts.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary residents. The decision relied on the 14th Amendment and federal laws, confirming that nearly all individuals born in the U.S. are citizens. Lower courts had previously blocked Trump’s order, which was part of his immigration crackdown.
- US top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order by US President Donald Trump that sought to alter constitutional guarantees of citizenship for people born on US soil.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary residents. The ruling relied on the 14th Amendment and federal laws, confirming that most individuals born in the U.S. are citizens. Trump’s order had been blocked by lower courts and faced criticism from justices during arguments.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors. The ruling relied on the 14th Amendment and lower court decisions, including a New Hampshire case that struck down the restrictions. Trump criticized the court and wealthy pregnant women who travel to the U.S. for childbirth, framing the decision as a setback for his immigration policies.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. The decision relied on the 14th Amendment and federal laws, with lower courts having previously blocked the order. Trump criticized the court in past rulings.
- The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship; and trans athlete bans
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary residents. The decision relied on the 14th Amendment and federal laws, marking another legal defeat for Trump. The Court also ruled on Trump’s dismissal of independent agency heads, with exceptions like Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
- Chief of new Wildland Fire Service confident in “unified response” to wildfire threat despite deaths of 3 firefighters
The new federal Wildland Fire Service, created by executive order, aims to unify the wildlands fire community. Director Brian Fennessy expressed confidence in its 'unified response' to wildfire threats despite the deaths of three firefighters.
- Anger at supreme court ruling on Trump’s power to fire agency chiefs – US politics live
The US Supreme Court is set to rule on a policy by Trump that attempts to restrict birthright citizenship, challenging the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The administration argues that birthright citizenship arises from a misunderstanding of the constitutional amendment.
- Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
The Supreme Court will rule on an executive order issued by Trump on the first day of his second term, which seeks to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily.
- Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
The Supreme Court will rule on an executive order signed by Trump on the first day of his second term. The order aims to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the country if their parents are present unlawfully or temporarily.
- What the post-quantum executive order really demands of CISOs
The executive order on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) establishes deadlines for federal systems to transition to PQC by 2030 for key establishment and 2031 for digital signatures. It emphasizes urgency due to 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' attacks, where adversaries collect encrypted data for future decryption via quantum computing. CISOs must shift from awareness to structured ownership, involving cross-functional teams to address embedded cryptographic risks across enterprises.
- Trump axed a Black history exhibit. Former park rangers are teaching it anyway.
A Black history exhibit at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park was removed by the Trump administration following an executive order to 'restore truth and sanity to American history.' Former park rangers, including Elizabeth Kerwin, are organizing teach-ins and events to preserve and share the country's diverse history despite the removal.
- Trump Issues Order to Reduce Pesticides in Food as Kennedy Allies Fume
President Trump issued an executive order to reduce pesticides in the food supply and held a Rose Garden dinner with American farmers. The move prompted reactions from Kennedy allies.
- Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court
A federal judge blocked major portions of President Trump's executive order restricting voting by mail, citing constitutional overreach. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security to compile citizenship data, which the judge ruled exceeded the President's authority.
- Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court
A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The decision halts requirements for states to submit mail voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and stops the Department of Homeland Security from compiling voting-age citizen lists.
- Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court
A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The decision halts requirements for states to submit mail voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and stops the Department of Homeland Security from compiling voting-age citizen lists.