Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2020-01814 on January 24, 2020, designating a National Day of Remembrance for the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The proclamation called for Americans to observe the day and reflect on the Holocaust. It had no direct regulatory or legislative impact on Americans' rights, services, or obligations.
On January 10, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13902, imposing additional sanctions on Iranian economic sectors. The order expanded existing Iran sanctions to target additional industries beyond those previously sanctioned. The confirmed direct impact includes restrictions on U.S. persons and entities conducting business with designated Iranian sectors, affecting American companies' ability to engage in trade with Iran.
On January 6, 2020, the Trump administration signed Presidential Determination 2020-2473, waiving restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance to Bolivia under Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003. The waiver eliminated a statutory restriction that had previously limited U.S. aid to Bolivia. This allowed the resumption or continuation of U.S. foreign assistance to Bolivia without the congressionally-mandated conditions that had been in place.
On December 18, 2019, the Trump administration continued its declaration of a national emergency with respect to serious human rights abuse and corruption, originally issued in December 2017. The continuation extended the emergency declaration for an additional year, maintaining sanctions and restrictions on individuals and entities designated under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The direct effect was the continuation of asset freezes, travel bans, and financial restrictions on designated foreign nationals and organizations involved in human rights violations and corruption.
On November 25, 2019, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the situation in Nicaragua, originally declared in 2018. The continuation extended the emergency declaration and associated authorities for an additional year. The declaration allows the executive branch to maintain sanctions and restrictions related to Nicaragua without requiring new congressional authorization.
On November 19, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration regarding Burundi, originally issued in 2015. The continuation extends restrictions and measures related to the situation in Burundi for an additional year. The direct impact on Americans includes potential travel advisories, restrictions on Burundian nationals, and continued implementation of targeted sanctions and visa policies related to Burundi.
On November 12, 2019, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Iran, originally declared in 1995 and previously renewed. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the president to use powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This action maintains existing sanctions and restrictions on Iran-related transactions by Americans and entities within U.S. jurisdiction.
On November 12, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, originally declared in 1994. The continuation extends emergency powers and restrictions related to WMD proliferation controls. The direct effect maintains existing export controls, sanctions authorities, and emergency measures tied to WMD proliferation that remain in force for individuals and entities subject to these restrictions.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-24876 on November 8, 2019, designating November 9 as World Freedom Day to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The proclamation calls for recognition of individuals and nations struggling for freedom and democracy. As a proclamation, it has no direct regulatory effect on Americans but establishes an official observance date.
On October 31, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Sudan, originally declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The continuation extended restrictions and sanctions related to Sudan that had been in place. The direct effect maintained existing economic sanctions and travel restrictions affecting U.S. persons' ability to conduct business with Sudan and limited financial transactions.