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27 Executive Orders (and counting)

It has never been a mystery how Donald Trump will exercise his presidential powers once he returns to the White House. Throughout his campaign, he made it clear that his administration would crack down on immigration, roll back protections for transgender people and reverse environmental policies.

On the first day of his second term, he fulfilled many of these oaths, signing 27 executive orders and Other action slates It swung the pendulum of federal politics back to the right after four years of Joe Biden’s policies.

Trump’s ideology has always been A collision course with California progressivism. Now that he is back in office, the impending battle will likely take place in the courts.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the key actions President Trump has taken, how Californians may be affected, and how civil rights activists and state leaders are responding. I will.

climate and energy

President Trump has signed a series of orders aimed at reversing Biden administration-era environmental protection policies. increase US fossil fuel production. He also withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement (Also) is a legally binding treaty adopted by more than 150 countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the devastating effects of human-induced climate change.

“Trump is an ardent supporter of the fossil fuel industry and an outspoken denier of climate change,” Times reporter said. Tony Briscoe and Karen Kaplan wrote on Tuesday:. “Over the coming weeks, his executive actions could erase or significantly delay important parts of the Golden State’s environmental policy.”

The most important example is the Golden State’s emissions standards, which are among the highest in the nation, set by President Trump. ordered to be demolished on monday.

“We will rescind the electric vehicle mandate, save the auto industry, and uphold our sacred oath to our great American autoworkers,” he said in the Capitol Rotunda. “In other words, you can buy the car of your choice.”

Governor Gavin Newsom gave a brief response to President Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris Agreement.

“If you don’t believe in science, trust your damn eyes” Newsom I wrote it in Bluesky’s postaccompanied by a photo of firefighters battling the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

immigration

According to , an estimated 10.6 million people living in California were born outside the United States. Latest federal data Compiled by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California. According to the report, there will be approximately 1.8 million illegal aliens in the state as of 2022. Pew Research Center.

This suggests that President Trump’s plan isLargest mass deportation program in history” will be felt across the state.

Government officials suggested a raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It might start this week. President Trump also reversed a Biden-era policy that barred ICE agents from entering the country. Enter schools, medical facilities, and places of worship to make arrests.

Trump also signed Order depriving people of their birthright citizenshipargued that the Fourteenth Amendment “has never been construed to universally extend citizenship rights to all persons born within the United States.”

Prompt legal action was taken in response to this administrative action. California joins San Francisco and more than 20 other states. sue the federal governmentargued that President Trump’s order was unconstitutional.

“I have a message for President Trump: I’ll see you in court,” said California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said at a news conference Tuesday. Bonta called the order “unconstitutional and frankly un-American.”

“The president overstepped his authority by a mile with this order, and we will hold him accountable,” he added.

President Trump’s actions on immigration, including declaring a national emergency and ordering troops to the southern border, quickly drew criticism from immigration advocates.

“Declaring a national emergency does not allow the Trump administration to circumvent the core constitutional rights afforded to every individual in the United States.” The National Immigration Law Center wrote in an analysis: Regarding Trump’s actions. The group said sending troops to the border was “almost certain.” [result in] More families are being separated, more migrants are being injured or killed, and economic disruptions due to unnecessary border restrictions and closures are increasing. ”

LGBTQ+ rights

President Trump’s first day of executive action included an order that federal agencies recognize only two “immutable” genders.

order The plan aims to protect women’s rights and freedom of conscience by using clear and precise language and policies that recognize women as biologically female and men as biologically male. It is framed as an effort by the government to protect the

He also rescinded orders on LGBTQ+ rights issued by his predecessor, including one aimed at protecting people from discrimination.Regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation”

“The Trump administration is likely to face challenges over the president’s actions,” says my colleague Emily Alpert Reyes reported this week. Kevin Jennings, CEO of the LGBTQ+ civil rights organization Lambda Legal, said in a statement that while many of the changes called for in the executive order will take time to implement, “we are monitoring closely and the changes have been made. “We are prepared to object if the case arises.” It takes effect. ”

Will these instructions be executed?

That’s the big question, and it’s completely undecided.

California leaders are preparing for a new legal battle with President Trump, just as they have waged throughout his first term.

Mr. Bonta was already strategizing what steps his office could take if Mr. Trump became president again, preparing for a potential barrage of environmental, immigration and civil rights cases. .

“It remains unclear whether President Trump’s directive will stand and how quickly it will be implemented,” the Times reported. Kevin Rector explains. “Whether the most controversial and legally dubious statutes will remain in place will be up to the courts, experts said. Implementation will depend on how quickly Trump gets cabinet appointments approved by the Senate and launches a new administration. “It depends in part on whether we can do that,” they said.

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