Donald Trump Kicks Off Day One with 26 Executive Orders Impacting Muslims
Breakdown of all the executive orders Donald Trump passed in his first day as President that impacts Muslim Americans nationwide
Today marks Donald Trump's first full day at the White House. After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, he wasted no time.
The newly inaugurated president not only undid nearly 80 policies former President Joe Biden implemented but signed a series of executive orders on his first day back in office.
⤵️ Here is a breakdown of every executive order Trump has signed in the last 24-hours impacting Muslims:
Ending Birthright Citizenship
Upholding several campaign promises Trump signed an order to end birthright citizenship a part of the 14th Amendment. His administration argues the amendment does not recognize automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents without legal status. The executive order has been challenged by at least 22 states as of this report.
Realignment of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
This order suspends the U.S. refugee admissions program until further notice—meaning Palestinians, Afghans, Sudanese and other Muslim refugees are at severe risk.
Homeland Security will report back within 90 days whether resuming refugee entries would "be in the interests" of America.
Reevaluating United States Foreign Aid
Trump plans to put a 90-day sanction on foreign aid in order to allegedly reevaluate where aid goes to, to “ensure” aid is going to a place that aligns with America’s values
‘Putting America’s Interests First’ in Foreign Policy
Allegedly putting America’s interests firsts- while the White House website is very vague in what the order is, Trump did annouce his plans to resume arms sales to Israel
Ending Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Hiring in the Federal Government
Trump’s executive order directs federal government agencies to no longer consider diversity in hiring and revise employee training programs that address diversity and inclusion— meaning programs that may cater to Muslim and minority communities
Declaring a National Energy Emergency
This order goes hand in hand with another which involves tapping into the natural resources available in Alaska. According to the Trump administration, this order will increase domestic oil and gas production in order to bring down prices for U.S. consumers.
It will also produce more natural resources, create jobs and prosperity as well as strengthen national security, an incoming official said, according to CBS News.
Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
Restoring the Death Penalty in the U.S
‘Securing’ the United State's Borders
The Trump administration has signed to build a wall as promised and ‘secure’ the border by tightening security at the border. Trump has also given immigration officials the official go-ahead to arrest individuals at ‘sensitive spaces’ previously frowned upon including schools and religious areas— this would include mosques.
Trump also reinstated the “Remain in Mexico" policy, ending a program that released asylum seekers into the U.S. while their cases were considered.
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense,” Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman announced in a statement.
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Federal Hiring Freeze Under Review
A hiring freeze will not apply to the military, Immigration and Enforcement Officers and Department of Homeland and Security officials.
Protecting U.S. Citizens from Terrorist Attacks and Threats
"We will protect the American people against invasion," an incoming official said Monday. "This is about national security. This is about public safety. And this is about the victims of some of the most violent, abusive criminals we've seen enter our country in our lifetime. And it ends today."
Clarifying the Military's Role in Protecting the U.S. Borders
Regarding the military’s role, the administration would like the military to "prioritize our borders and territorial integrity” by "repelling forms of invasion including unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and other criminal activities."
Withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization
Monday's order said the U.S. will withdraw "due to the organization's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic ... and other global health crises.”
Withdrawal from the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement
Other orders that may not directly impact Muslims include:
Granting Pardons for January 6, 2021 Capitol Hill Rioters
That includes approximately 1,500 people convicted of assaulting police on that day with bats, poles, pepper spray and other weapons.
Reinstating the name Mount McKinley
This policy allegedly aims to rename national landmarks names that honor patriotic Americans
Declaring a National Energy Emergency
Organization of the National Security Council + Subcommittees
Only Two Sexes, Male and Female, To Be Recognized
Routing More Water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Other Parts of California
Pulling the US Out of the Global Corporate Tax Deal Secured by Biden
Delaying TikTok Ban for 75 days
Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Department of Government Efficiency to Implement the President's DOGE Agenda
Designating Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing
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