Civil Rights Directives
Addressing Risks From WilmerHale
This executive order directs a comprehensive review of law firm WilmerHale's security clearances, government contracts, and employee interactions with federal agencies.
The order cites concerns about WilmerHale's alleged involvement in activities deemed detrimental to national security, election integrity, and American interests.
The President directs several agencies to take immediate action, including suspending security clearances, reviewing contracts, limiting access to government facilities, and providing guidance on future hiring practices.
The order also references similar prior executive actions as precedent.
Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block
This Presidential Action addresses concerns about Jenner & Block LLP's conduct, alleging actions detrimental to national security and American interests.
It orders a review of security clearances held by Jenner & Block employees, mandates reviews of government contracts with the firm and entities doing business with them, and restricts federal government interaction with Jenner & Block personnel, particularly Andrew Weissmann.
The order aims to prevent taxpayer funding of activities deemed harmful and to protect national security, though it may face criticism for potential overreach of executive authority.
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.
The proclamation commemorates the 204th anniversary of Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire, emphasizing the enduring historical ties and shared democratic ideals between the two nations.
It highlights the ongoing strategic partnership between the US and Greece, particularly in defense and economic collaboration, and celebrates the rich contributions of Greek Americans to American society.
Removing Discrimination and Discriminatory Equity Ideology From the Foreign Service
President Trump issued a memorandum to eliminate discrimination and what he terms “discriminatory equity ideology” from the Foreign Service. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State and other relevant Secretaries to revise hiring, promotion, and retention policies to be merit-based, prohibiting decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and the promotion of discriminatory equity ideology.
Existing criteria referencing ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility’ are to be removed.
The Secretaries are tasked with investigating potential past discrimination and taking appropriate action.
Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss
President Trump issued an executive order targeting Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for alleged misconduct and threats to national security.
The order directs a review of security clearances held by the firm's employees and Mark Pomerantz, mandates disclosure requirements for government contractors concerning business with Paul Weiss, and restricts government interaction with the firm.
The President cites alleged involvement in undermining the judicial process, racial discrimination, and actions taken against him by personnel from the firm as justification.
Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Civil Rights
- Economy
- Defense
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Science
- Technology
- Trade
- Housing
President Trump issued an executive order revoking several executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations issued by the Biden administration.
The order focuses on restoring common sense to the federal government.
Specific actions revoked include those related to COVID-19 response, foreign policy workforce revitalization, LGBTQ+ human rights, minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply interruption, infant formula supply, solar energy, insulation, electrolyzers, heat pumps, biotechnology, multiple Department of Defense supply chains, and worker empowerment.
The order emphasizes that it does not create any new legal rights or benefits.
Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The President issued an order to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
The order addresses concerns regarding the prior administration's misuse of taxpayer funds through the PSLF program and the program's role in subsidizing organizations involved in illegal activities, from immigration violations and terrorism support to child abuse and property damage.
The Secretary of Education is tasked with revising the program's definition of "public service" to explicitly exclude organizations engaging in such activities.
Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP
President Trump issued an executive order addressing alleged misconduct by the law firm Perkins Coie LLP. The order directs a review of security clearances held by Perkins Coie employees, mandates the cessation of government contracts with the firm and entities doing business with it, and initiates investigations into allegations of racial discrimination.
The order aims to protect national security, ensure responsible use of taxpayer funds, and uphold the principles of equal opportunity and fair elections.