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Wed, January 15, 2025

After Trump's executive action vow, here's what presidents can and can't do with these orders


Published on 2025-01-15 06:40:47 - MSN
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  • President-elect Trump is expected to launch his second term with a slew of executive orders
  • 100 in 100 days. The big picture: As Monday's Inauguration Day approaches, Trump has made clear he is ready to roll with orders on Day 1 of his presidency
  • and he has expressed every intention of using executive power to address the border and immigration.

The article from MSN discusses the scope and limitations of executive actions by U.S. Presidents, particularly in light of former President Donald Trump's recent comments about potentially issuing executive orders if re-elected. It explains that while executive orders allow presidents to manage operations within the executive branch or implement laws, they are not limitless. Executive actions must align with constitutional authority and existing laws; they cannot create new laws or override Congress's legislative powers. The piece highlights historical examples where executive orders have been used, like President Obama's DACA program, which was later challenged in court. It also notes that executive orders can be reversed by subsequent administrations, as seen with President Biden reversing some of Trump's orders. The article underscores that while executive actions can be powerful tools for policy implementation, they are subject to judicial review, congressional oversight, and can be politically contentious, often leading to legal battles or being overturned by future administrations.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/after-trump-s-executive-action-vow-here-s-what-presidents-can-and-can-t-do-with-these-orders/ar-AA1xeyZ8 ]
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