Immigration Directives

Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders

This executive order aims to restrict access to taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants.

It directs federal agencies to review their programs, enhance eligibility verification, and prevent the use of federal funds to support illegal immigration or so-called 'sanctuary' policies.

The order cites the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 as legal justification and seeks to prevent the misuse of taxpayer resources while protecting benefits for eligible citizens.

Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative

This Presidential Order aims to restructure the federal workforce to enhance efficiency and reduce government size. It mandates a hiring ratio of 1:4 (one new hire for every four departures), requires agencies to develop data-driven hiring plans, authorizes large-scale reductions in force, initiates rulemaking to revise suitability criteria for federal employment, and directs agencies to submit reorganization plans.

Exemptions are allowed for national security and public safety roles, and the order clarifies that it does not create any new legal rights.

Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa

This Presidential order halts US aid to South Africa in response to the country's Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which facilitates the seizure of Afrikaner agricultural land without compensation.

The order cites South Africa's human rights abuses, including racially discriminatory policies and inflammatory rhetoric, as well as its foreign policy stances that pose national security threats.

The order prioritizes humanitarian relief for affected Afrikaners via refugee resettlement and directs executive departments to halt all aid, except where deemed necessary by relevant agency heads.

Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency and imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The order cites the ICC's investigations targeting US and Israeli personnel as illegitimate and a threat to national security and foreign policy.

Sanctions include blocking assets, and suspending entry into the US for ICC officials and their families.

The President argues that the ICC lacks jurisdiction over the US and Israel, and that its actions set a dangerous precedent.

Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports

This presidential order aims to protect fair competition and equal opportunities for women in sports.

It rescinds funding from educational programs allowing male participation in women's sports, citing Title IX violations and safety concerns.

The order directs federal agencies to enforce these changes, engage in international cooperation to establish sex-based categories in sports, and review immigration policies related to male athletes seeking to compete in women's sports.

Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border

On February 1, 2025, the President imposed tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns about drug and human trafficking.

This order pauses those tariffs until March 4, 2025, to assess Canada's response to the crisis.

The pause allows for further evaluation of Canada's actions to mitigate the issues affecting the US border, and the tariffs will be reinstated if the situation worsens or insufficient action is taken.

Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border

This presidential order pauses previously imposed tariffs on Mexican goods.

The pause allows for assessment of Mexico's response to the illegal immigration and drug trafficking crisis at the US-Mexico border.

If Mexico's actions are deemed insufficient, the tariffs will be reinstated.

The order cites the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, and sections of the Trade Act of 1974 and Title 3 of the US Code as legal basis.

Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff on all goods imported from Mexico, citing a national emergency due to the influx of illegal immigrants and drugs.

The order declares that Mexico's failure to sufficiently combat drug trafficking and human smuggling poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.

The tariffs are intended to pressure the Mexican government into increased cooperation and will be removed upon a determination that sufficient action has been taken to alleviate the crisis.

The order also details reporting requirements to Congress and specifies that the tariffs are in addition to any existing duties on Mexican imports.