On May 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed S. 146, the "TAKE IT DOWN" Act, into law.

This act criminalizes the intentional disclosure of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions and mandates that covered online platforms remove such content.

The legislation aims to protect victims of this form of online abuse while holding perpetrators accountable.

The act also addresses challenges presented by technologies like deepfakes that facilitate the creation and distribution of such material.

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The proclamation celebrates the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States, highlighting their resilience and enduring impact.

It encourages all Americans to learn more about this community and participate in commemorative events.

The proclamation draws on historical context to emphasize the integration of this community into the fabric of American society.

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

The proclamation celebrates the contributions of Jewish Americans to the nation's history while strongly condemning the recent rise in anti-Semitism.

It invokes President George Washington's letter to the Newport Hebrew Congregation as historical context and reaffirms the US's commitment to combating anti-Semitism and standing with Israel.

President Donald J. Trump's May 1, 2025, proclamation designates the day as a National Day of Prayer.

It highlights the role of faith and prayer in American history, citing numerous examples from the nation's past.

The proclamation encourages all Americans to participate in prayer and reflection, drawing a connection between faith and the country's ongoing success.

It's rooted in the 1988 Public Law 100-307.

President Donald J. Trump's May 1, 2025, executive order establishes the Religious Liberty Commission.

The Commission, composed of up to 14 appointed members representing diverse societal sectors, will investigate the state of religious freedom in the United States and provide recommendations to the White House.

The order asserts the importance of protecting religious liberty and counters what it identifies as recent threats to this freedom.The Commission is tasked with producing a comprehensive report by July 4, 2026, covering historical foundations, societal impact, current threats, preservation strategies, and programs promoting peaceful religious pluralism.

The Department of Justice will provide necessary funding and support.

This executive order prioritizes the enforcement of federal immigration laws by designating and penalizing 'sanctuary jurisdictions' that obstruct these laws.

It directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify these jurisdictions, notify them of their non-compliance, and pursue legal remedies to ensure adherence to federal law.

Further measures include developing mechanisms for verifying eligibility for federal benefits within sanctuary jurisdictions and taking action against state and local laws prioritizing aliens over American citizens.

The order asserts the federal government's plenary authority in immigration and national security.

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 20-26, 2025, as National Volunteer Week.

The proclamation praises the vital role of volunteers in American communities, highlighting their selfless service in various sectors such as soup kitchens, schools, and hospitals.

It encourages all Americans to participate in volunteer activities and to integrate service into their daily lives.

President Trump issued an executive order focused on restoring equality of opportunity and meritocracy.

The order argues that disparate-impact liability—a legal theory holding that unequal outcomes suggest discrimination—undermines the principle of equal opportunity and violates the Constitution.

It revokes prior approvals of regulations concerning disparate-impact liability and instructs agencies to deprioritize the enforcement of related statutes.

Furthermore, the order requires a review and amendment of existing regulations, pending investigations, and consent judgments utilizing disparate-impact liability.

The President aims to create a system where individuals are evaluated on merit, not on group membership.