Justice Directives

PROTECTING THE MEANING AND VALUE OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This executive order clarifies the scope of birthright citizenship.

It specifies that birthright citizenship does not automatically extend to children born in the U.S. if their mother was unlawfully present and their father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or if their mother's presence was lawful but temporary under specific circumstances, and their father was also not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

The order directs federal agencies to implement this policy by updating regulations and issuing public guidance, emphasizing this only applies to births 30 days after its issuance.

CLARIFYING THE MILITARY'S ROLE IN PROTECTING THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF THE UNITED STATES

This executive order directs the US military to prioritize securing the nation's borders.

It declares a national emergency at the southern border due to illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and tasks the Secretary of Defense with revising the Unified Command Plan to assign USNORTHCOM the mission of sealing the borders and maintaining sovereignty.

The order also mandates additions to contingency planning guidance to ensure long-term border security.

Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President<br>Personnel

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This presidential memorandum addresses a backlog of security clearances for Executive Office of the President personnel.

It directs the White House Counsel to immediately grant interim Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances to specified individuals for up to six months, granting them access to necessary facilities and technology.

The White House Counsel also has the authority to add to or revoke clearances from this list.

DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES

President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States, citing an invasion by cartels, criminal gangs, and terrorists, resulting in widespread chaos and violence.

The declaration authorizes the military to assist the Department of Homeland Security in securing the border.

The action includes the deployment of military personnel, construction of additional physical barriers, the use of unmanned aerial systems, and revisions of security policies and strategies.

The proclamation also revokes a previous order that terminated an emergency at the southern border and redirected funds.

HOLDING FORMER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ELECTION INTERFERENCE AND IMPROPER DISCLOSURE<br>OF SENSITIVE GOVERNMENTAL INFORMATION

This executive order revokes the security clearances of 50 former intelligence officials for allegedly coordinating with the Biden campaign to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 election.

It also revokes the security clearance of former National Security Advisor John Bolton for publishing a memoir containing sensitive information.

The order establishes a policy against partisan political activity within the Intelligence Community and improper disclosure of classified information, and directs the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report on further inappropriate activity and recommendations for prevention.

RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY TO POLICY-INFLUENCING <br>POSITIONS WITHIN THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This Executive Order addresses concerns about accountability within the federal workforce, particularly among those in policy-influencing roles.

It reinstates and amends Executive Order 13957, effectively creating a new excepted service schedule ('Policy/Career') for these positions, streamlining removal processes, limiting civil service protections for specified employees, and revoking conflicting directives.

The order aims to strengthen the President's authority over executive branch policy implementation.

APPLICATION OF PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARY CONTROLLED APPLICATIONS ACT TO TIKTOK

This executive order temporarily suspends enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act's restrictions on TikTok for 75 days.

The order cites national security concerns and the Act's unfortunate timing, which became effective a day before the new President's inauguration.

The President aims to assess national security implications, explore solutions, and prevent an immediate shutdown of the platform while safeguarding US interests, utilizing the 75-day period to achieve these goals.

GRANTING PARDONS AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES RELATING TO THE EVENTS AT OR NEAR THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021

Published: Tue 21st Jan 25

This presidential proclamation commutes the sentences of several individuals convicted of January 6th-related offenses to time served and grants a full pardon to all others.

It directs the Attorney General to ensure immediate release from prison and the dismissal of pending indictments.

The President frames this action as addressing a grave national injustice and initiating national reconciliation.