In the Courts
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July 21, 2020 · 2,244 days ago
🗽 Immigration
President Trump signed Memorandum 2020-16216 on July 21, 2020, directing the Secretary of Commerce to exclude persons not in lawful status from the apportionment base used to allocate House of Representatives seats among states following the 2020 Census. The memorandum instructed the Commerce Department to provide two apportionment counts: one including all persons counted in the census, and one excluding those determined to be in the country illegally. The practical effect on Americans depended on the memorandum's implementation and legal validity, which faced immediate legal challenges.
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July 18, 2020 · 2,247 days ago
✊ Civil Rights
President Trump signed Proclamation 10016 on July 18, 2020, following the death of Representative John Lewis. The proclamation directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on all federal buildings and grounds as a mark of respect. This is a ceremonial action with no direct operational impact on Americans beyond the symbolic display of flags at federal facilities.
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July 17, 2020 · 2,248 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On July 17, 2020, the Trump administration issued Determination 2020-16622 continuing U.S. drug interdiction assistance to the Government of Colombia. The determination authorized ongoing military and law enforcement aid focused on counter-narcotics operations. The direct effect was the continuation of funding and operational support for Colombian drug enforcement efforts targeting narcotics trafficking to the United States.
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July 17, 2020 · 2,248 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Proclamation 10035 on July 17, 2020, designating the week of July 19-25, 2020 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for recognizing nations under authoritarian control and reaffirming U.S. commitment to their freedom. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans but establishes an official week of recognition.
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July 14, 2020 · 2,251 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On July 14, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13936 directing the Secretary of State to begin the process of eliminating Hong Kong's special trade status under U.S. law. The order suspended Hong Kong's preferential trade treatment, including exemptions from tariffs applied to mainland China. The direct effect was the application of higher tariffs to Hong Kong imports beginning September 25, 2020, increasing costs for U.S. importers and businesses sourcing goods from Hong Kong.
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July 9, 2020 · 2,256 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13935 on July 9, 2020, establishing the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative to coordinate federal policy on Hispanic American economic advancement. The order directed federal agencies to develop programs and policies focused on Hispanic business development, workforce training, and educational opportunities. The confirmed direct impact includes the creation of an interagency task force and requirement that federal agencies report on initiatives affecting Hispanic American economic outcomes.
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July 7, 2020 · 2,258 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On July 7, 2020, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authority under the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development (BUILD) Act of 2018. The memorandum transferred decision-making power over development financing and investment decisions to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This expanded the DFC's operational authority to approve and execute development projects without certain prior consultations or restrictions.
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July 3, 2020 · 2,262 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
Executive Order 13934 was signed on July 3, 2020. The order directs federal agencies to inventory and protect monuments and memorials on federal property, and establishes a council to coordinate the building or rebuilding of monuments to American heroes. The order requires agencies to prevent the removal or alteration of such monuments without presidential approval.
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TERM 2
June 2020 · 2,265 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on an Iranian currency exchange house and 19 vessels as part of its campaign to increase economic pressure on Iran. The action targets financial infrastructure supporting the Iranian regime and aims to force Tehran to capitulate to U.S. conditions. The sanctions restrict Iran's access to international financial systems and maritime commerce.
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June 30, 2020 · 2,265 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2020-14598 on June 30, 2020, designating July 2020 as Pledge to America's Workers Month. The proclamation called attention to private sector workforce development commitments and vocational training initiatives. The proclamation had no direct regulatory effect on Americans but served as a formal designation recognizing employer pledges to expand job training programs.