December 6, 2025 9:12 am

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Trump’s Opening Gambits | Brennan Center for Justice

Trump’s Controversial Executive Orders Challenge Constitution and Courts

Donald Trump’s initial presidential actions include controversial executive orders and pardons. These moves, such as pardoning January 6 insurrectionists and attempting to end birthright citizenship, challenge constitutional norms, prompting potential legal battles and public dissent, raising questions about democratic principles and governance.

Trump Reverses Biden Order that Eliminated DOJ Contracts with Private Prisons

Trump Reverses Biden’s Ban on Federal Private Prison Contracts

President Trump overturned Biden’s executive order, reinstating DOJ contracts with private prisons. This move significantly impacts federal incarceration policies, benefiting firms like GEO Group and CoreCivic. The reversal signals broader implications for criminal justice and immigration detention in the U.S.

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