US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the US Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise. The order directs the education secretary to take necessary steps to close the department and return authority to states and local communities. While core programs like Title I, Pell grants, and special education funding will continue, critics warn this could undermine equity, civil rights enforcement, and federal oversight. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are already preparing legal challenges.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle US Education Department

President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a designation for state sponsors of wrongful detention, giving the US new tools to punish countries that illegally detain American nationals and to deter citizens from traveling to those places.


USA: Trump authorises penalties on nations for wrongful detention of Americans

<p>US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump&rsquo;s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence.<br><br>Health policy experts feel the order will meet significant opposition from the drug industry.<br><br>The new order directs Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to come up with price-cutting goals within 30 days, White House officials said on Monday.&nbsp;<br>The move will kick off a round of negotiations between the health secretary and the drug industry and if the talks fail, Kennedy will move to enforce the &ldquo;most favoured nation&rdquo; pricing model, capping the drug prices in the US at the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-reacts-to-india-pakistan-ceasefire-agreement-operation-sindoor-nuclear-war-pahalgam-terror-attack-9061528">'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement</a></strong><br><br>Officials highlighted that this time the policy will not be limited to certain drugs under Medicare, as in the previous version, but will also target medications covered by Medicaid and private insurance.<br><br>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m doing this for the American people,&rdquo; Trump said at the White House, discussing the executive order. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m doing this against the most powerful lobby in the world probably, the drug lobby.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The administration hasn&rsquo;t picked any specific class of drugs for price cuts, but officials said that drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound will also be included.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-we-demolished-global-universities-of-terrorism-at-bahawalpur-muridke-pm-modi-9061746">Operation Sindoor | &lsquo;We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke&rsquo;: PM Modi</a></strong><br><br>Last month, the Trump administration rejected a Biden-era proposal for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs. The plan would have saved patients money but cost the government about $25 billion over 10 years.<br>The Food and Drug Administration will also consider importing prescription drugs from countries besides Canada, where prices are often lower than in the US.<br><br>The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will be directed to act against &ldquo;anti-competitive&rdquo; actions by drugmakers that keep drug prices high, said officials.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read |<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-air-force-struck-missile-site-at-malir-cantt-near-pakistans-port-city-of-karachi-9061396" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan&rsquo;s port city of Karachi</a></strong><br><br>Prescription drug prices are notoriously high in the US, which has less than 5% of the global population but accounts for nearly three-quarters of global pharmaceutical profits. Rand Corporation, a public policy think tank, says Americans pay up to 10 times more for medications than people in other similarly wealthy nations.<br>Many experts back Trump&rsquo;s approach but doubt how the administration would pursue price reductions for drugs under private insurance.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Also Read |<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-downed-pakistani-mirage-jet-during-operation-sindoor-army-shares-proof-watch-9060787" rel="noopener" target="_blank">India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch</a></strong><br><br>In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump claimed that prescription drug costs would be reduced &ldquo;almost immediately&rdquo; by 30% to 80% and that the US &ldquo;will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World.&rdquo;<br><br>In a follow-up post Monday, Trump said drug prices would be cut by 59%. At the White House later on Monday, Trump claimed drug prices would be reduced by 50% to 90%.</p>

World: Prescription drug prices are notoriously high in the US, which has less than 5% of the global population but accounts for nearly three-quarters of global pharmaceutical profits.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump’s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence. Health policy experts feel the order will meet significant opposition from the drug industry. The new order directs Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to come up with price-cutting goals within 30 days, White House officials said on Monday. The move will kick off a round of negotiations between the health secretary and the drug industry and if the talks fail, Kennedy will move to enforce the “most favoured nation” pricing model, capping the drug prices in the US at the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations. Also Read | 'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement Officials highlighted that this time the policy will not be limited to certain drugs under Medicare, as in the previous version, but will also target medications covered by Medicaid and private insurance. “I’m doing this for the American people,” Trump said at the White House, discussing the executive order. “I’m doing this against the most powerful lobby in the world probably, the drug lobby.” The administration hasn’t picked any specific class of drugs for price cuts, but officials said that drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound will also be included. Also Read | Operation Sindoor | ‘We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke’: PM Modi Last month, the Trump administration rejected a Biden-era proposal for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs. The plan would have saved patients money but cost the government about $25 billion over 10 years. The Food and Drug Administration will also consider importing prescription drugs from countries besides Canada, where prices are often lower than in the US. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will be directed to act against “anti-competitive” actions by drugmakers that keep drug prices high, said officials. Also Read | Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan’s port city of Karachi Prescription drug prices are notoriously high in the US, which has less than 5% of the global population but accounts for nearly three-quarters of global pharmaceutical profits. Rand Corporation, a public policy think tank, says Americans pay up to 10 times more for medications than people in other similarly wealthy nations. Many experts back Trump’s approach but doubt how the administration would pursue price reductions for drugs under private insurance. Also Read | India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump claimed that prescription drug costs would be reduced “almost immediately” by 30% to 80% and that the US “will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World.” In a follow-up post Monday, Trump said drug prices would be cut by 59%. At the White House later on Monday, Trump claimed drug prices would be reduced by 50% to 90%.

Trump signs executive order aiming to slash drug costs in US by 50%

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order titled "Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance", aimed at rebuilding the US shipbuilding industry and expanding the American-flagged fleet. The move is part of a broader push to restore American maritime power, with increased funding and support promised by the administration. US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy praised the order as a major step toward strengthening national security and economic resilience.

President Trump signs executive order to expand US flagged fleet

Bitcoin turned negative after President Donald Trump’s executive actions establishing a working group on digital assets fell short of expectations. Watch this report for more details!

Bitcoin turns lower after Trump's orders

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<p>US President Joe Biden guaranteed to release an executive order to reinforce the background check for gun buyers. The White House promoted the upcoming decision as the 'most comprehensive policy' announced by the US President without needing the approval of Congress. It will support federal laws for gun sales to people, passed in 19 states and Columbia. Furthermore, it will follow the previous executive actions taken by the Biden government to reduce gun violence in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the White House, Biden will discuss the order during his meeting with gun violence victims in Monterey Park, California. The place witnessed an open fire by a shooter who killed 11 people and injured nine others on January 21, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States witnesses 40,000 gun death every year. In this case, US President Joe Biden believes that citizens of this country will embrace more proactive gun control. The Biden administration referred to the public opinion that showed the American majority supporting background checks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The President will direct the Attorney General to publicly release the ATF or Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives records from firearms dealers inspection cited for violating federal firearm laws.</p>

<p>Biden, who has previously called gun violence in America "an epidemic" and "international embarrassment," will further order efforts to dispute a sharp elevation in the loss or theft of guns during shipping.</p>

<h2><strong>Joe Biden's executive order on background checks to reduce gun violence in the United States</strong></h2>

<p>Here are some highlights of the executive order on background checkers by Joe Biden to reduce gun violence in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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	<li>It appeals to increase the background check numbers and ensure that the authorities run all background checks required by law before firearm purchases.</li>
	<li>It suggests improving public awareness and increasing the appropriate use of extreme risk protection red flag orders and safe firearm storage.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Provide the public and policymakers with more information regarding federally licensed firearms dealers violating the law.</li>
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US President Joe Biden guaranteed to release an executive order to reinforce the background check for gun buyers. The White House promoted the upcoming decision as the 'most comprehensive policy' announced by the US President without needing the approval of Congress.

US President Joe Biden guaranteed to release an executive order to reinforce the background check for gun buyers. The White House promoted the upcoming decision as the 'most comprehensive policy' announced by the US President without needing the approval of Congress. It will support federal laws for gun sales to people, passed in 19 states and Columbia. Furthermore, it will follow the previous executive actions taken by the Biden government to reduce gun violence in the United States. According to the White House, Biden will discuss the order during his meeting with gun violence victims in Monterey Park, California. The place witnessed an open fire by a shooter who killed 11 people and injured nine others on January 21, 2023. The United States witnesses 40,000 gun death every year. In this case, US President Joe Biden believes that citizens of this country will embrace more proactive gun control. The Biden administration referred to the public opinion that showed the American majority supporting background checks. The President will direct the Attorney General to publicly release the ATF or Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives records from firearms dealers inspection cited for violating federal firearm laws. Biden, who has previously called gun violence in America "an epidemic" and "international embarrassment," will further order efforts to dispute a sharp elevation in the loss or theft of guns during shipping. Joe Biden's executive order on background checks to reduce gun violence in the United States Here are some highlights of the executive order on background checkers by Joe Biden to reduce gun violence in the United States. It appeals to increase the background check numbers and ensure that the authorities run all background checks required by law before firearm purchases. It suggests improving public awareness and increasing the appropriate use of extreme risk protection red flag orders and safe firearm storage. Provide the public and policymakers with more information regarding federally licensed firearms dealers violating the law. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: Joe Biden to issue executive order on background checks to clamp down on law-breaking gun dealers

<p>US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders. In Florida potential presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis has put combating "woke" culture at the heart of his agenda.</p>

<p>The executive order addresses "discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, directing key agencies to protect families and children."</p>

<p>The order signed by Biden seeks to prevent the so-called "conversion therapy," boost health care programs against youth suicide, support LGBTQ foster families and protect against homelessness in the community.</p>

<p>A senior official was quoted by AFP as saying that the high profile intervention by Biden was aimed at countering an "onslaught of hateful... legislation that we're seeing in the states."</p>

<p>The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there had been more than 300 laws introduced at state level this year alone that infringe on LGBTQ people and their parents.</p>

<p>Among those invited to the White House were "kids and families from across the country who have been personally impacted by these discriminatory bills," the official said.</p>

<p>These included 18-year-old Javier Gomez, who gained renown as an activist while still at school in Florida and also joined Biden on the stage at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recounting the bullying he suffered in school, he said an early teacher had been key in providing "the support I needed to understand my identity."</p>

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders.

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (June 15) signed an executive order that was aimed at providing federal support to LGBTQ rights. White House sees that these rights are under attack from Republican state-level leaders. In Florida potential presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis has put combating "woke" culture at the heart of his agenda. The executive order addresses "discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, directing key agencies to protect families and children." The order signed by Biden seeks to prevent the so-called "conversion therapy," boost health care programs against youth suicide, support LGBTQ foster families and protect against homelessness in the community. A senior official was quoted by AFP as saying that the high profile intervention by Biden was aimed at countering an "onslaught of hateful... legislation that we're seeing in the states." The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there had been more than 300 laws introduced at state level this year alone that infringe on LGBTQ people and their parents. Among those invited to the White House were "kids and families from across the country who have been personally impacted by these discriminatory bills," the official said. These included 18-year-old Javier Gomez, who gained renown as an activist while still at school in Florida and also joined Biden on the stage at the White House. Recounting the bullying he suffered in school, he said an early teacher had been key in providing "the support I needed to understand my identity." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050, aiming for a 65% reduction in planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

President Joe Biden signs executive order to make US government carbon-neutral by 2050

Vowing to reset the economy for the benefit of everyday workers and consumers, President Joe Biden unveiled on Friday a wide-ranging plan to tilt the balance of power away from corporations and towards "the little guy."

US President Joe Biden targets corporate monopolies

<p>President Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;signed an executive order on Thursday that bans US entities from investing in dozens of Chinese companies with alleged ties to defence or surveillance technology sectors.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The move, which his administration says expands the scope of a legally flawed Trump-era order, drew anger from Beijing.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-blacklists-28-more-chinese-firms-to-investors-says-white-house-389330">Joe Biden blacklists 28 more Chinese firms to investors, says White House</a></strong></p>

<p><o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The Treasury Department will enforce and update on a "rolling basis" the new list of about 59 companies, which bars buying or selling publicly traded securities in target companies, and replaces an earlier list from the Department of Defense, senior administration officials told reporters.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The order prevents US investment from supporting the Chinese military-industrial complex, as well as military, intelligence, and security research and development programs,&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said in the order.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-review-donald-trumps-china-investment-blacklist-report-389225">Biden to review Donald Trump's China investment blacklist: Report</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p>"In addition, I find that the use of Chinese surveillance technology outside the PRC and the development or use of Chinese surveillance technology to facilitate repression or serious human rights abuse constitute unusual and extraordinary threats,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;said, using the acronym for the People's Republic of China.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Major Chinese firms included on the previous Defense Department list were also placed on the updated list, including Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), China Mobile Communications Group, China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies Ltd and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC).<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>SMIC is key to China's national drive to boost its domestic chip sector.</p>

<p><o:p></o:p></p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-blacklist-dozens-of-chinese-firms-including-smic-report-says-350642">US to blacklist dozens of Chinese firms including SMIC, report says</a></strong></p>

<p>"We fully expect that in the months ahead ... we'll be adding additional companies to the new executive order's restrictions," one of the senior officials said.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>A second official told reporters that the inclusion of Chinese surveillance technology companies expanded the scope of the Trump administration's initial order last year, which the White House argues was carelessly drafted, leaving it open to court challenges.</p>

<p><o:p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-defines-his-underlying-challenge-with-china-prove-democracy-works-373763">Biden defines his underlying challenge with China: ‘Prove democracy works’</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p>"The US government is stretching the concept of national security, abusing national power and using every possible means to suppress and restrict Chinese enterprises," said Wang Wenbin, a spokesman at the Chinese foreign ministry.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>"We are firmly opposed to this," Wang told reporters at a regular briefing on Friday, urging the United States to withdraw the list.</p>

<p><o:p></o:p></p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-delays-chinese-investment-bans-impact-on-certain-firms-359737">US delays Chinese investment ban's impact on certain firms</a></strong></p>

<p>Biden&nbsp;has been reviewing a number of aspects of US policy toward China, and his administration had extended a deadline for implementation set by former President Donald Trump's order while it crafted its new policy framework.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The move is part of&nbsp;Biden's broader series of steps to counter China, including reinforcing US alliances and pursuing large domestic investments to bolster American economic competitiveness, amid increasingly sour relations between the world's two biggest economies.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Biden's Indo-Pacific policy coordinator, Kurt Campbell, said last month that a period of engagement with China had come to an end and that the dominant paradigm in bilateral ties going forward would be one of competition.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Senior officials said the Treasury Department would give guidance later on what the scope of surveillance technology means, including whether companies are facilitating "repression or serious human rights abuses."</p>

<p><o:p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-biden-faces-pressure-to-stand-up-to-china-by-embracing-taiwan-345058">After Trump, Biden faces pressure to stand up to China by embracing Taiwan</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p>"We really want to make sure that any future prohibitions are on legally solid ground. So, our first listings really reflect that," a second senior administration official said.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Chinese investors shrugged off the list, with most of the stocks named, including newly-added ones, making gains on Friday morning.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Wu Kan, portfolio manager at Soochow Securities Co, said listed companies were in vital industries such as defence and semiconductors and would get government support, making them investment opportunities.</p>

<p><o:p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/that-was-fast-blowups-with-china-and-russia-in-bidens-first-60-days-372054">That was fast: Blowups with China and Russia in Biden’s first 60 days</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p>"China has given up illusions and is fully prepared for decoupling in those strategic sectors that relate to national security...so the new ban list is not really a surprise," he said.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p><strong>Time to 'Unwind'</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Investors would have time to "unwind" investments, a third official said.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The order said the ban would take effect on Aug. 2 for those companies currently listed. US investors would still have 365 days from the date of this or future listings to make transactions for the purpose of divesting, and while it was not required, divesting later than 365 days after listing would be prohibited without authorization.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The new list, while overall adding about 10 publicly listed companies, provided few surprises for investors looking to see if they need to unload even more Chinese stocks and bonds.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Not included, however, were some previously identified companies, such as Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC), which is spearheading efforts to compete with Boeing Co and Airbus, and two that challenged the ban in court, Gowin Semiconductor Corp and Luokung Technology Corp.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Sinochem, on the earlier list, was also dropped.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>In May, a judge signed an order removing the designation on Chinese mobile phone maker Xiaomi, which was among the more high-profile Chinese technology companies that the Trump administration targeted for alleged ties to China's military.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Stewart Baker, a former Department of Homeland Security official, said the Treasury's "settled regulatory and legal regime" made it a better place than the Defense Department to enforce the ban.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>"This follows in a growing tradition of the&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;administration coming along and saying: 'Trump was right in principle and wrong in execution, and we'll fix that,'" Baker said.</p>


President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday that bans US entities from investing in dozens of Chinese companies with alleged ties to defence or surveillance technology sectors.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday that bans US entities from investing in dozens of Chinese companies with alleged ties to defence or surveillance technology sectors. The move, which his administration says expands the scope of a legally flawed Trump-era order, drew anger from Beijing. Also Read | Joe Biden blacklists 28 more Chinese firms to investors, says White House The Treasury Department will enforce and update on a "rolling basis" the new list of about 59 companies, which bars buying or selling publicly traded securities in target companies, and replaces an earlier list from the Department of Defense, senior administration officials told reporters. The order prevents US investment from supporting the Chinese military-industrial complex, as well as military, intelligence, and security research and development programs, Biden said in the order. Also Read | Biden to review Donald Trump's China investment blacklist: Report "In addition, I find that the use of Chinese surveillance technology outside the PRC and the development or use of Chinese surveillance technology to facilitate repression or serious human rights abuse constitute unusual and extraordinary threats," Biden said, using the acronym for the People's Republic of China. Major Chinese firms included on the previous Defense Department list were also placed on the updated list, including Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), China Mobile Communications Group, China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies Ltd and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC). SMIC is key to China's national drive to boost its domestic chip sector. Also Read | US to blacklist dozens of Chinese firms including SMIC, report says "We fully expect that in the months ahead ... we'll be adding additional companies to the new executive order's restrictions," one of the senior officials said. A second official told reporters that the inclusion of Chinese surveillance technology companies expanded the scope of the Trump administration's initial order last year, which the White House argues was carelessly drafted, leaving it open to court challenges. Also Read | Biden defines his underlying challenge with China: ‘Prove democracy works’ "The US government is stretching the concept of national security, abusing national power and using every possible means to suppress and restrict Chinese enterprises," said Wang Wenbin, a spokesman at the Chinese foreign ministry. "We are firmly opposed to this," Wang told reporters at a regular briefing on Friday, urging the United States to withdraw the list. Also Read | US delays Chinese investment ban's impact on certain firms Biden has been reviewing a number of aspects of US policy toward China, and his administration had extended a deadline for implementation set by former President Donald Trump's order while it crafted its new policy framework. The move is part of Biden's broader series of steps to counter China, including reinforcing US alliances and pursuing large domestic investments to bolster American economic competitiveness, amid increasingly sour relations between the world's two biggest economies. Biden's Indo-Pacific policy coordinator, Kurt Campbell, said last month that a period of engagement with China had come to an end and that the dominant paradigm in bilateral ties going forward would be one of competition. Senior officials said the Treasury Department would give guidance later on what the scope of surveillance technology means, including whether companies are facilitating "repression or serious human rights abuses." Also Read | After Trump, Biden faces pressure to stand up to China by embracing Taiwan "We really want to make sure that any future prohibitions are on legally solid ground. So, our first listings really reflect that," a second senior administration official said. Chinese investors shrugged off the list, with most of the stocks named, including newly-added ones, making gains on Friday morning. Wu Kan, portfolio manager at Soochow Securities Co, said listed companies were in vital industries such as defence and semiconductors and would get government support, making them investment opportunities. Also Read | That was fast: Blowups with China and Russia in Biden’s first 60 days "China has given up illusions and is fully prepared for decoupling in those strategic sectors that relate to national security...so the new ban list is not really a surprise," he said. Time to 'Unwind' Investors would have time to "unwind" investments, a third official said. The order said the ban would take effect on Aug. 2 for those companies currently listed. US investors would still have 365 days from the date of this or future listings to make transactions for the purpose of divesting, and while it was not required, divesting later than 365 days after listing would be prohibited without authorization. The new list, while overall adding about 10 publicly listed companies, provided few surprises for investors looking to see if they need to unload even more Chinese stocks and bonds. Not included, however, were some previously identified companies, such as Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC), which is spearheading efforts to compete with Boeing Co and Airbus, and two that challenged the ban in court, Gowin Semiconductor Corp and Luokung Technology Corp. Sinochem, on the earlier list, was also dropped. In May, a judge signed an order removing the designation on Chinese mobile phone maker Xiaomi, which was among the more high-profile Chinese technology companies that the Trump administration targeted for alleged ties to China's military. Stewart Baker, a former Department of Homeland Security official, said the Treasury's "settled regulatory and legal regime" made it a better place than the Defense Department to enforce the ban. "This follows in a growing tradition of the Biden administration coming along and saying: 'Trump was right in principle and wrong in execution, and we'll fix that,'" Baker said.

Biden order bans investment in dozens of Chinese defence, tech firms

<p>US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time) revoked an executive order by former President Donald Trump against social media platforms. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had issued the order in 2020 to direct US regulators to limit liability protections enjoyed by the social media platforms.</p>

<p>The Center for Democracy and Technology, which had sued to block Trump's May 2020 order, praised Biden's reversal, arguing Trump's order "was an attempt to use threats of retaliation to coerce social media companies into allowing disinformation and hateful speech to go unchecked."</p>

<p>Trump unsuccessfully demanded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) set new rules to limit protections for social media firms under the 1996 Communications Decency Act. It shields the companies from liability for content posted by their users and allows them to remove lawful but objectionable posts.</p>

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<p>Trump's executive order was issued after Twitter tagged his tweets having claims of widespread voter fraud in US Presidential Election 2020. Trump had continued his claims of voter fraud even after US Supreme Court had rejected the assertions.</p>

<p>After Trump's posts following the Jan. 6 Capitol attacks, Twitter and Facebook barred Trump from posting on their sites, and the following day FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he would not act on Trump's request to limit social media liability protections.</p>

<p>Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Twitter declined comment but referred to its initial statement about Trump's order, which called it "reactionary and politicized."</p>

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US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time) revoked an executive order by former President Donald Trump against social media platforms. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time) revoked an executive order by former President Donald Trump against social media platforms. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had issued the order in 2020 to direct US regulators to limit liability protections enjoyed by the social media platforms. The Center for Democracy and Technology, which had sued to block Trump's May 2020 order, praised Biden's reversal, arguing Trump's order "was an attempt to use threats of retaliation to coerce social media companies into allowing disinformation and hateful speech to go unchecked." Trump unsuccessfully demanded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) set new rules to limit protections for social media firms under the 1996 Communications Decency Act. It shields the companies from liability for content posted by their users and allows them to remove lawful but objectionable posts. Also Read | 'Not orange': Donald Trump appears on walls of National Portrait Gallery Trump's executive order was issued after Twitter tagged his tweets having claims of widespread voter fraud in US Presidential Election 2020. Trump had continued his claims of voter fraud even after US Supreme Court had rejected the assertions. After Trump's posts following the Jan. 6 Capitol attacks, Twitter and Facebook barred Trump from posting on their sites, and the following day FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he would not act on Trump's request to limit social media liability protections. Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Twitter declined comment but referred to its initial statement about Trump's order, which called it "reactionary and politicized." (With inputs from agencies)

Joe Biden revokes Trump executive order against social media platforms

US President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling on federal agencies to expand voting access as part of his administration's efforts to promote and defend the right to vote for all Americans who are legally entitled to participate in elections.

Joe Biden's signs executive order to expand voting access

<p>US President Donald Trump on Monday&nbsp;signed an executive order that suspends&nbsp;work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trump-likely-to-sign-executive-order-restricting-h-1b-visas-by-monday-307434">US President Trump likely to sign executive order restricting H-1B visas by Monday</a></p>

<p>However, those already in the US with these visas will not be affected by the executive order. Foreign students eligible for Optional Practical Training (OTP) after they graduate from an American institute will also remain unaffected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>L1 visas (used for intracompany transfers) and J1 visas (used by researchers and doctors) will be suspended except those working on coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In April, the US president had temporarily halted the issuance of US green cards to some foreigners.</p>

<p>Trump, who has maintained a hardline stance on immigration and used that to appeal to his voters, has been accused of using the pandemic to promote his political agenda.</p>

<p>According to the officials, the executive order signed by Donald Trump will free up 525,000 jobs for American workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Donald Trump has ordered to replace the current lottery system with a merit-based system that will favour those who are offered the highest wages as a part of much broader reform for the H-1B visa holders.&nbsp;</p>


US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that suspends work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year. Also read: US President Trump likely to sign executive order restricting H-1B visas by Monday However, those already in the US with these visas will not be affected by the executive order.

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that suspends work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year. Also read: US President Trump likely to sign executive order restricting H-1B visas by Monday However, those already in the US with these visas will not be affected by the executive order. Foreign students eligible for Optional Practical Training (OTP) after they graduate from an American institute will also remain unaffected. L1 visas (used for intracompany transfers) and J1 visas (used by researchers and doctors) will be suspended except those working on coronavirus pandemic. In April, the US president had temporarily halted the issuance of US green cards to some foreigners. Trump, who has maintained a hardline stance on immigration and used that to appeal to his voters, has been accused of using the pandemic to promote his political agenda. According to the officials, the executive order signed by Donald Trump will free up 525,000 jobs for American workers. Donald Trump has ordered to replace the current lottery system with a merit-based system that will favour those who are offered the highest wages as a part of much broader reform for the H-1B visa holders.

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<p>US President Donald Trump said that he will be signing an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting immigration into the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I will be signing my Executive Order prohibiting immigration into our Country today,'' Trump tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I will be signing my Executive Order prohibiting immigration into our Country today. In the meantime, even without this order, our Southern Border, aided substantially by the 170 miles of new Border Wall &amp; 27,000 Mexican soldiers, is very tight - including for human trafficking!</p>
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<p>''In the meantime, even without this order, our Southern Border, aided substantially by the 170 miles of new Border Wall &amp; 27,000 Mexican soldiers, is very tight - including for human trafficking!'' he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump also said that he would halt issuing of new Green Cards or <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-suspends-issuing-of-new-green-cards-for-60-days-293898">legal permanent residency </a>for the next 60 days as part of his executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the US.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Trump defends immigration ban citing COVID-19</strong></p>

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<p>The move will, however, not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis.</p>

<p>"By pausing immigration, we'll help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," he had said earlier.</p>

<p>Trump said, moving forward, his administration would examine what additional immigration-related measures should be put in place to protect US workers.</p>


US President Donald Trump said that he will be signing an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting immigration into the US. ''I will be signing my Executive Order prohibiting immigration into our Country today,'' Trump tweeted.

US President Donald Trump said that he will be signing an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting immigration into the US. ''I will be signing my Executive Order prohibiting immigration into our Country today,'' Trump tweeted. I will be signing my Executive Order prohibiting immigration into our Country today. In the meantime, even without this order, our Southern Border, aided substantially by the 170 miles of new Border Wall & 27,000 Mexican soldiers, is very tight - including for human trafficking! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 22, 2020 × ''In the meantime, even without this order, our Southern Border, aided substantially by the 170 miles of new Border Wall & 27,000 Mexican soldiers, is very tight - including for human trafficking!'' he added. Trump also said that he would halt issuing of new Green Cards or legal permanent residency for the next 60 days as part of his executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the US. Watch | Trump defends immigration ban citing COVID-19 × The move will, however, not have any impact on those entering the country on a temporary basis. "By pausing immigration, we'll help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," he had said earlier. Trump said, moving forward, his administration would examine what additional immigration-related measures should be put in place to protect US workers.

Will sign executive order prohibiting immigration to US today: Trump

<p>It's not only the thousands on the other side of the border who are struggling to enter the US. Now, a couple of thousands inside the United States face a threat.</p>

<p>If Trump will have his way, even the people born in the US will have a hard time getting <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-birthright-citizenship-guarantee-of-the-14th-amendment-174507">US citizenship</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-says-he-plans-to-scrap-birthright-citizenship-174438">US Constitution</a> does not guarantee the right to citizenship to everyone born in the country, an assertion that runs counter to the long-established legal interpretation of the document.</p>

<p>"So-called Birthright Citizenship, which costs our Country billions of dollars and is very unfair to our citizens, will be ended one way or the other. It is not covered by the 14th Amendment because of the words 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof.' Many legal scholars agree....." Trump wrote in a Twitter post six days before U.S. congressional elections.</p>

<p>The Constitution's 14th Amendment, added after the Civil War, grants citizenship to anyone born on American soil and was intended to give constitutional protections to former slaves. But some Republicans, including Trump, say it creates an incentive for people to enter the country illegally to have children.</p>

<p>Trump said that he will bring an executive order to end citizenship by birth -- that is, granting citizenship to someone by virtue of the fact that he or she was born on American soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With just five days to go for the US to vote in the mid-term elections, Trump is attempting to sway voters in favour of the Republican party.</p>

<p>But legal experts say it is easier said than done.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Unlike some other countries, in the US birth-right citizenship is embedded in the constitution which means that to end this kind of citizenship, Trump will have to amend the constitution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US citizenship through birth comes via the 14th amendment of the US constitution. The amendment was ratified after the civil war to secure US &nbsp;citizenship for newly freed black slaves.</p>

<p>so can Donald Trump really end birth-right citizenship? &nbsp;Legal experts believe he cannot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An executive order by Trump will be judicially challenged and there are many articles in the US constitution that would make a fight against the citizenship clause difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some argue that while the president can order the employees of federal agencies to interpret citizenship more narrowly, the president will inevitably invite legal challenges from people whose citizenship is being denied.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case would eventually land at the doorstep of the US top court, which has upheld the principle of birthright citizenship for over a century now.</p>


It's not only the thousands on the other side of the border who are struggling to enter the US. Now, a couple of thousands inside the United States face a threat.

It's not only the thousands on the other side of the border who are struggling to enter the US. Now, a couple of thousands inside the United States face a threat. If Trump will have his way, even the people born in the US will have a hard time getting US citizenship. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US Constitution does not guarantee the right to citizenship to everyone born in the country, an assertion that runs counter to the long-established legal interpretation of the document. "So-called Birthright Citizenship, which costs our Country billions of dollars and is very unfair to our citizens, will be ended one way or the other. It is not covered by the 14th Amendment because of the words 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof.' Many legal scholars agree....." Trump wrote in a Twitter post six days before U.S. congressional elections. The Constitution's 14th Amendment, added after the Civil War, grants citizenship to anyone born on American soil and was intended to give constitutional protections to former slaves. But some Republicans, including Trump, say it creates an incentive for people to enter the country illegally to have children. Trump said that he will bring an executive order to end citizenship by birth -- that is, granting citizenship to someone by virtue of the fact that he or she was born on American soil. With just five days to go for the US to vote in the mid-term elections, Trump is attempting to sway voters in favour of the Republican party. But legal experts say it is easier said than done. Unlike some other countries, in the US birth-right citizenship is embedded in the constitution which means that to end this kind of citizenship, Trump will have to amend the constitution. US citizenship through birth comes via the 14th amendment of the US constitution. The amendment was ratified after the civil war to secure US citizenship for newly freed black slaves. so can Donald Trump really end birth-right citizenship? Legal experts believe he cannot. An executive order by Trump will be judicially challenged and there are many articles in the US constitution that would make a fight against the citizenship clause difficult. Some argue that while the president can order the employees of federal agencies to interpret citizenship more narrowly, the president will inevitably invite legal challenges from people whose citizenship is being denied. The case would eventually land at the doorstep of the US top court, which has upheld the principle of birthright citizenship for over a century now.

Can Donald Trump end US birthright citizenship?

<p>US president Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive&nbsp;order has sparked widespread protests in not only in the&nbsp;United States, but around the world. So what is the Trump order all about?</p>

<h1 style="text-align: left;">Trump&rsquo;s executive order explained</h1>

<p>On Friday, Trump signed <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/27/us/politics/refugee-muslim-executive-order-trump.html">an executive order</a> imposing an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees from entering the United States.</p>

<p>The executive order also suspended all refugee admissions for 120 days. Suspension from entry was also imposed on citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days.</p>

<p>White House Chief of Staff Reince Preibus has said border patrol agents could question US citizens coming from the seven banned countries. Similarly, cases of green card holders will be considered on a case-by-case basis.</p>

<p>This order has left several travellers around the world stranded, as protests continue to swell across the United States.The executive order was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-court-halts-part-of-trumps-immigration-ban-world-leaders-condemn-restrictions-11813">leading to a halt</a> on a part of Trump&rsquo;s immigration ban.</p>

<p>President Trump, since then, has come out in defence of his order.</p>

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<p>But, the Trump administration is showing no signs of slowing down. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has hinted that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-could-be-next-on-the-immigration-ban-list-hints-white-house-chief-of-staff-11839">more countries could be added</a> to the immigration ban.</p>

<h1 style="text-align: left;">The situation on the ground</h1>

<h3>Atlanta</h3>

<p>Massive crowds have been gathering outside the Atlanta airport protesting the ban on entry of immigrants.Protest rallies were also carried out inside the airport premises. Reports say some protesters tried to enter the baggage claim area&nbsp;but&nbsp;were stopped.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">People currently protesting Donald Trump&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MuslimBan?src=hash">#MuslimBan</a> at Atlanta airport. <a href="https://t.co/zFldoXFtgF">pic.twitter.com/zFldoXFtgF</a></p>
&mdash; Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/825862443494674433">January 30, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<h3>New York</h3>

<p>Citizens continue to protest the streets of New York. The First Lady of New York City took to twitter to express her support.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is New York City. We will always fight to protect our people. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoBanNoWall?src=hash">#NoBanNoWall</a> <a href="https://t.co/AKaYB3jgRZ">pic.twitter.com/AKaYB3jgRZ</a></p>
&mdash; Chirlane McCray (@NYCFirstLady) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCFirstLady/status/825816795093286912">January 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>The John F. Kennedy International Airport continues to remain at the center of the action. Lawyers continued to work pro-bono to free remaining detainees.They even have opened up a social media bureau to reach out to more people to offer help and legal assistance to travelers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Uh oh... the pro bono lawyer army at JFK Terminal 4 just opened a social media bureau. <a href="https://twitter.com/nobanjfk">@nobanjfk</a> <a href="https://t.co/HSkjHtNGNw">pic.twitter.com/HSkjHtNGNw</a></p>
&mdash; Simone Wilson (@simone_electra) <a href="https://twitter.com/simone_electra/status/825903661385711616">January 30, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Seattle</h3>

<p>Seattle saw massive protests against the immigration ban. Citizens took to the streets in large numbers.&nbsp;Reports say at least 13 detainees were released, as protests continued in the West Lake Part area.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3>Los Angeles</h3>

<p>Local traffic was blocked in Los Angeles, as the protesters faced off with the police forces. The Los Angeles airport remained under heavy security. But that did not stop the protesters or baggage handlers from joining the protests.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">LAX Baggage handlers at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/laxprotest?src=hash">#laxprotest</a>..the turn up is REAL! ?????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lit?src=hash">#lit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoBanNoWall?src=hash">#NoBanNoWall</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RefugeesWelcome?src=hash">#RefugeesWelcome</a> <a href="https://t.co/BLCEakYiRJ">pic.twitter.com/BLCEakYiRJ</a></p>
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<h3>San Francisco</h3>

<p>In San Francisco, crowds&nbsp;gathered at the arrivals to make their voices heard against the immigration ban order by the Trump administration.&nbsp;But the protests took a brutal turn,&nbsp;and locals recorded policemen using force.&nbsp;</p>

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<h1 style="text-align: left;">What the law says</h1>

<p>An executive order is a statement by the President of the United States, declaring the policy of a government. They derive their power from Article II of the American constitution.</p>

<p>The executive order is a legally binding document, recorded into the official journal of the government and federal register.</p>

<p>A president can use an executive order to overturn any previous orders issued by the previous president. But they cannot reverse laws passed by the United States Congress.</p>

<p>So how can one overturn Trump&rsquo;s executive order on immigration? By challenging it in court. And this one is clearly headed for a Supreme Court battle.</p>

<p>Executive orders have been overturned by courts before. In recent times, Obama&#39;s executive action to block deportation of five million immigrants was blocked by the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opponents argue Trump&rsquo;s order violates the Fifth Amendment right of due process. Further, the order gives preference to Christians, which could mean a violation of the First Amendment on freedom of religion.</p>

<p>But for now, the public outcry is good enough to express the sentiment against the immigration ban.</p>

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Breaking down Trump's executive order banning entry of citizens from seven countries into the United States

US president Donald Trump’s executive order has sparked widespread protests in not only in the United States, but around the world. So what is the Trump order all about? Trump’s executive order explained On Friday, Trump signed an executive order imposing an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees from entering the United States. The executive order also suspended all refugee admissions for 120 days. Suspension from entry was also imposed on citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days. White House Chief of Staff Reince Preibus has said border patrol agents could question US citizens coming from the seven banned countries. Similarly, cases of green card holders will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This order has left several travellers around the world stranded, as protests continue to swell across the United States.The executive order was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union, leading to a halt on a part of Trump’s immigration ban. President Trump, since then, has come out in defence of his order. But, the Trump administration is showing no signs of slowing down. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has hinted that more countries could be added to the immigration ban. The situation on the ground Atlanta Massive crowds have been gathering outside the Atlanta airport protesting the ban on entry of immigrants.Protest rallies were also carried out inside the airport premises. Reports say some protesters tried to enter the baggage claim area but were stopped. People currently protesting Donald Trump's #MuslimBan at Atlanta airport. pic.twitter.com/zFldoXFtgF — Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) January 30, 2017 × New York Citizens continue to protest the streets of New York. The First Lady of New York City took to twitter to express her support. This is New York City. We will always fight to protect our people. #NoBanNoWall pic.twitter.com/AKaYB3jgRZ — Chirlane McCray (@NYCFirstLady) January 29, 2017 × The John F. Kennedy International Airport continues to remain at the center of the action. Lawyers continued to work pro-bono to free remaining detainees.They even have opened up a social media bureau to reach out to more people to offer help and legal assistance to travelers. Uh oh... the pro bono lawyer army at JFK Terminal 4 just opened a social media bureau. @nobanjfk pic.twitter.com/HSkjHtNGNw — Simone Wilson (@simone_electra) January 30, 2017 × Seattle Seattle saw massive protests against the immigration ban. Citizens took to the streets in large numbers. Reports say at least 13 detainees were released, as protests continued in the West Lake Part area. RT @UberFacts: A glimpse of the immigration ban protest in Seattle (via @KING5Seattle) https://twitter.com/KING5Seattle/status/825890830988648448/video/1 — (@Zoraida12098036) Jan 30 2017 × Los Angeles Local traffic was blocked in Los Angeles, as the protesters faced off with the police forces. The Los Angeles airport remained under heavy security. But that did not stop the protesters or baggage handlers from joining the protests. LAX Baggage handlers at the #laxprotest..the turn up is REAL! ?????? #lit #NoBanNoWall #RefugeesWelcome pic.twitter.com/BLCEakYiRJ — Desiree Rollins (@deltaeq) January 30, 2017 × San Francisco In San Francisco, crowds gathered at the arrivals to make their voices heard against the immigration ban order by the Trump administration. But the protests took a brutal turn, and locals recorded policemen using force. Situation Escalating at San Francisco Airport pic.twitter.com/WZtgXAhWpw — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 29, 2017 × What the law says An executive order is a statement by the President of the United States, declaring the policy of a government. They derive their power from Article II of the American constitution. The executive order is a legally binding document, recorded into the official journal of the government and federal register. A president can use an executive order to overturn any previous orders issued by the previous president. But they cannot reverse laws passed by the United States Congress. So how can one overturn Trump’s executive order on immigration? By challenging it in court. And this one is clearly headed for a Supreme Court battle. Executive orders have been overturned by courts before. In recent times, Obama's executive action to block deportation of five million immigrants was blocked by the Supreme Court. Opponents argue Trump’s order violates the Fifth Amendment right of due process. Further, the order gives preference to Christians, which could mean a violation of the First Amendment on freedom of religion. But for now, the public outcry is good enough to express the sentiment against the immigration ban.

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