Justice Directives

PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS

This executive order prioritizes enhancing the vetting and screening of foreign nationals entering or residing in the United States to mitigate national security risks.

It directs multiple federal agencies to strengthen screening procedures, identify countries posing high-risk profiles, and submit reports on deficiencies in vetting information.

The order also emphasizes the need for more rigorous safeguards for refugees and stateless individuals and aims to ensure that visa programs are not exploited by hostile actors.

This executive order aims to unlock Alaska's natural resource potential by reversing previous restrictions on resource development.

It directs various federal agencies to expedite permitting and leasing processes for energy and natural resource projects, prioritize Alaska's liquefied natural gas (LNG) development, and overturn specific actions taken by the previous administration that targeted resource development in Alaska.

The order also focuses on reviewing and potentially rescinding previous decisions related to land management and environmental impact statements.

PROTECTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAINST INVASION

This executive order, issued on January 20, 2025, prioritizes the enforcement of immigration laws to enhance national security and public safety.

It revokes previous executive orders promoting more lenient immigration policies, sets stricter guidelines for enforcement by federal agencies, establishes nationwide Homeland Security Task Forces, and aims to curtail the provision of public benefits to those unlawfully present in the United States.

The order details measures to increase the detention of individuals facing removal, enhance the identification and deportation of unregistered aliens, and encourage voluntary departures.

The order also outlines plans to review and potentially cut funding to non-governmental organizations supporting undocumented immigrants.

Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees

This presidential memorandum reorganizes the National Security Council (NSC) system to improve national security policy development and implementation.

It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the NSC, the Principals Committee, the Deputies Committee, and Policy Coordination Committees, emphasizing interagency cooperation and streamlined decision-making processes.

The memorandum also revokes prior directives, establishing this document as the governing framework for NSC operations and aiming to create a more agile and comprehensive approach to national security challenges.

Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects

This presidential memorandum temporarily withdraws all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing, pending a review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices.

It also calls for a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of wind projects, including a review of the Lava Ridge Wind Project's Record of Decision.

The Attorney General is authorized to coordinate with any courts concerning ongoing lawsuits involving wind projects.

The various Secretaries of relevant departments within the federal government are tasked with providing reports and analyses to assist in this review.

RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CAREER SENIOR EXECUTIVES

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This presidential memorandum directs federal agencies to improve accountability among Senior Executive Service (SES) officials.

It cites the President's constitutional authority to ensure the faithful execution of laws and emphasizes the need for SES officials to align with the President's agenda.

The memorandum mandates changes to performance plans, personnel assignments, and review boards, empowering agency heads to remove officials whose performance or actions are deemed inconsistent with this goal.

RESTORING THE DEATH PENALTY AND PROTECTING PUBLIC SAFETY

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This executive order seeks to restore and strengthen the use of capital punishment in the United States.

It mandates the Attorney General to actively pursue the death penalty for specified crimes, challenge Supreme Court precedents limiting its use, and ensure the availability of necessary resources for executions.

The order also directs the Attorney General to investigate and potentially re-prosecute individuals who previously had their death sentences commuted.

SECURING OUR BORDERS

This executive order outlines a comprehensive strategy to bolster national border security.

It mandates the construction of physical barriers, increases personnel deployment, implements stricter detention policies, reinstates the Migrant Protection Protocols, and overhauls parole processes.

The order aims to address illegal immigration and related security threats by deterring crossings and facilitating the swift removal of those apprehended.

International cooperation and improved identification technologies are also prioritized.