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This Executive Order, titled "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy," issued by the President of the United States, aims to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in order to ensure that individuals are treated equally under the law. Disparate-impact liability refers to holding organizations accountable for unintentional discrimination based on race, sex, or other characteristics, even when equal opportunities are provided. The order argues that such liability can lead to racial balancing and hinders merit-based decisions, which contradicts the principle of meritocracy. The order calls for the review and revision of existing policies and regulations that incorporate this type of liability to align with the Constitution and American ideals.

The Executive Order designates English as the official language of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of a unified society where everyone can communicate in a common language, while still valuing the multilingual heritage of Americans. The order revokes Executive Order 13166, which aimed to improve access to services for those with limited English proficiency, but allows agencies to continue providing services in other languages if needed. It also mandates the Attorney General to update guidance related to this change, ensuring it aligns with existing laws.

The Department of State has announced that certain individuals have been added to the Department of Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This decision was made under an Executive Order that reinstates certain sanctions related to Iran. As a result, any property these individuals have under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked, and Americans are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with them. More information about these sanctions can be found on the OFAC website.

The Executive Order "Enabling All Qualified Americans To Serve Their Country in Uniform" was issued to allow transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military without facing discrimination. It overturns policies from the previous administration that restricted transgender service in the military. The order directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to review and adjust their policies to support this change, including preventing discharge or denial of reenlistment based on gender identity. These departments must report progress on implementing this order within 60 days.

The Executive Order titled "Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service" seeks to enhance the use of probationary and trial periods for newly hired Federal employees. The order mandates that agencies must actively decide whether to keep these employees based on their performance and if their employment benefits the public interest before their appointment is finalized. This reform aims to ensure that only competent employees are given tenure. The order introduces new rules, including a Civil Service Rule XI, and requires agency leaders to confirm that an employee's continued employment promotes the public good.

The Executive Order aims to address issues at the U.S. southern border related to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. By declaring a national emergency, the President authorizes imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico unless the Mexican government takes significant actions to reduce illegal migration and drug trafficking. The order describes potential further actions if Mexico retaliates, and outlines processes for reviewing and removing the tariffs if Mexico complies. The aim is to encourage Mexico's cooperation in tackling these pressing challenges impacting U.S. national security and public health.

The executive order titled "Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation" aims to ensure that every person is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, aligning with the principles of equal protection under the law. It instructs federal agencies to review and revise policies to prevent discrimination as outlined in existing laws like Title VII and Title IX, and to consider overlapping forms of discrimination, such as race or disability. Agencies must develop plans to enforce these policies within 100 days and ensure that the actions taken comply with applicable laws and budgets. The order clarifies that it does not create any new enforceable rights against the United States or its representatives.

The Executive Order, titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, aims to eliminate race and sex-based preferences in government and private sector policies, which it labels as discriminatory and illegal. It orders federal agencies to end such practices and enforces civil-rights laws by revoking prior executive orders that promoted diversity and inclusion initiatives. This order emphasizes individual merit and hard work, instructing federal agencies to ensure compliance with civil-rights laws and discouraging diversity policies that contradict these laws. It gives specific instructions to the Attorney General and agency heads to develop strategies to prevent discriminatory practices in the private sector, while also ensuring state and local education agencies comply with specific legal decisions.

The Department of State has announced that several individuals have been added to the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List). This is because they have been found to be involved in harmful activities related to the government of the Russian Federation, as outlined in an Executive Order. These individuals now have all their property and interests under U.S. jurisdiction blocked, and U.S. persons are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with them. The list and more details about the sanctions can be found on the OFAC website.

An Executive Order issued on March 27, 2025, allows the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to suspend parts of a previous Executive Order for certain VA subdivisions. This change means employees in those subdivisions, who are represented by specific labor organizations, will now be covered by the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The Secretary agrees with the President's view that the VA's primary function is related to national security, making it impractical to fully apply certain employment laws within the VA. The suspension is effective starting from its publication date.