Trump Action Archive

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• Swarthmore College places student on probation for protest participation — UT, a Muslim woman of color and Swarthmore College senior, was placed on probation until graduation on 6 March 2025 for violating the college's code of conduct during pro-Palestinian rallies between October 2023 and March 2024. The college provided evidence including CCTV footage of UT walking on a campus path. UT reported that surveillance disproportionately targeted students of color and first-generation, low-income students, with few white students charged.
• Swarthmore College suspends student for Palestine protest disruption — EK, a final-semester senior at Swarthmore College, was suspended for one semester in March 2025 for disrupting the college's trustees' dinner in December 2023 using a bullhorn to demand divestment from products fueling Israel's war on Gaza. A disciplinary panel found her responsible for assault and other code of conduct violations. As a first-generation, low-income student on financial aid, EK lost her school job and campus housing during the suspension, though the college later agreed to pay for off-campus housing. She remains barred from on-campus events and graduation ceremonies.

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• Congressman Al Green removed from Trump address — During a joint session of Congress, Congressman Al Green was removed from the House chamber after repeatedly interrupting President Donald Trump's speech. House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Green's removal after he shouted "He has no mandate" and refused to sit down. The sergeant-at-arms carried out the removal, marking a rare event in congressional history. Green, a vocal critic of Trump, had previously announced his intention to file articles of impeachment against the president. The incident occurred amidst a backdrop of Democratic protests during Trump's address.
• Rep. Al Green removed from House chamber — Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber after disrupting President Trump's address to Congress. Green had previously announced plans to file articles of impeachment against Trump, highlighting tensions between the executive and legislative branches.
• House member removed from Congress chamber — During Donald Trump's speech to Congress, Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was removed from the chamber after shouting at the president. Green's outburst came in response to Trump's claims of having a significant electoral mandate. The Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, instructed the sergeant at arms to remove Green after he refused to maintain decorum. This incident occurred amidst a broader protest by Democrats, some of whom walked out wearing "resist" shirts.
• Al Green removed from Trump address after heckling — During President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, Congressman Al Green was removed from the chamber after heckling the president. Green shouted, "You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!" which prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to order the House serjeant at arms to escort him out. This incident occurred amidst a highly charged atmosphere, with Republicans cheering and Democrats expressing dissent through various forms of protest.
• House votes to censure Rep. Al Green — The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Trump's address to Congress. Ten Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the resolution, reflecting internal party divisions and the contentious political climate.
• House censure of Al Green for interrupting Trump's joint address — On March 5, 2025, Democrat Al Green interrupted President Trump's joint address to Congress, shouting "he has no mandate" while pumping a walking cane. Speaker Mike Johnson had Green forcibly removed. Two days later, on March 7, the House passed Republican Dan Newhouse's censure resolution against Green with 210 votes in favor (all Republicans plus 10 Democrats). Green was required to stand before the House dais as Johnson read the censure. This was the only censure to pass in 2025.
• House votes to censure Al Green — The US House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Al Green for disrupting President Trump's joint session address. The vote, which included support from some Democrats, accused Green of breaching proper conduct. This censure reflects the political tensions and disciplinary measures within Congress regarding decorum and conduct during official proceedings.

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• Executive Order on America's 250th Birthday — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14189 to establish the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday. The task force will plan and execute celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. The order reinstates previous executive orders related to monuments and the National Garden of American Heroes, emphasizing protection against vandalism and expanding the list of honored figures.
• Executive Order: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday — President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. The task force, chaired by the President and vice-chaired by the Vice President, is tasked with organizing a grand celebration for the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. The order also reinstates previous executive orders related to the National Garden of American Heroes and protecting monuments from vandalism. The task force will coordinate with various federal agencies and the United States Semiquincentennial Commission to plan the celebrations.
• White House reinstated executive orders on monument protection and vandalism penalties — The executive order reinstated Executive Order 13933 (June 26, 2020) on protecting American monuments and combatting criminal violence, which had been revoked in 2021. The reinstatement cites recent vandalism incidents including pro-Hamas-related damage to Treasury Department exterior and statues in Lafayette Square (June 8, 2024) and assaults on federal officers at Union Station (July 24, 2024). The order also reinstated Executive Order 13934 and 13978 concerning the National Garden of American Heroes, directing expansion to 250 historically significant Americans.
• White House signed executive order establishing Task Force 250 for America's 250th birthday celebration — The White House issued an executive order on January 29, 2025, establishing the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday (Task Force 250) to plan and coordinate a national celebration for the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. The order designates the President as Chair and Vice President as Vice Chair, appoints an Executive Director, and includes Cabinet secretaries and White House staff as members. The order also reinstates two prior executive orders concerning monuments and statues, and directs the National Garden of American Heroes to expand to 250 figures.

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• DHS rescinded guidance limiting immigration enforcement in schools and protected areas — On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced rescission of prior guidance that had designated schools as "protected areas" where certain immigration enforcement actions were restricted. The rescission did not explicitly authorize agents to enter schools but communicated that schools were no longer treated as uniquely buffered spaces under federal guidance, altering the legal and practical environment for immigration enforcement near educational facilities.
• Trump administration overturns sensitive areas policy — The Trump administration has overturned longstanding policies that restricted immigration enforcement in "sensitive areas" such as schools, churches, and hospitals. This change allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection to arrest migrants in these locations. The Department of Homeland Security announced the policy shift, emphasizing a crackdown on immigration. This move is part of a broader set of executive actions aimed at increasing deportations and cooperation between ICE and local governments.
• Department of Homeland Security removes guidance limiting immigration enforcement near sensitive locations — The Department of Homeland Security removed previous guidance that had limited enforcement actions near churches, schools, and hospitals. Immigration enforcement operations now occur at houses of worship and other sensitive locations. Over 620,000 deportations have occurred since January 2025 under this enforcement posture.
• DHS scraps guidance limiting immigration arrests near sensitive locations — The Department of Homeland Security removed previous guidance that limited immigration enforcement actions near sensitive locations such as churches, schools, and hospitals. This policy change has led to increased deportations and raised concerns about the impact on vulnerable communities and the sanctity of sensitive locations.
• ICE enforcement surge in Lake Worth Beach following Trump's January 2025 inauguration — Following Trump's January 2025 inauguration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified operations in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, a city of 45,000 located 10 miles from Mar-a-Lago. ICE agents began patrolling streets, raiding grocery stores, churches, and schools, and coordinating with local police for arrests. According to the Guatemalan-Maya Center director, approximately 70% of center users attending immigration check-ins or court dates have been deported, detained, or given ankle bracelets with 90-day self-deportation orders. The crackdown has created widespread fear, isolation, and documented mental-health crises within the migrant community.
• Trump issues immigration executive orders — On his first day in office, Donald Trump issued several executive orders targeting immigration. These include a national emergency declaration to deploy the military to the US-Mexico border, an attempt to end birthright citizenship, and the rescission of a taskforce aimed at reuniting families separated at the border. The orders have been described as chaotic and difficult to enforce, with many expected to face legal challenges. The actions have incited panic and confusion among immigrants and their advocates.
• DoJ orders prosecution of officials resisting immigration crackdown — The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has issued a directive to federal prosecutors to target state and local officials who resist the administration's mass deportation campaign. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed prosecutors to investigate and potentially bring criminal charges against officials in "sanctuary" jurisdictions for harboring undocumented immigrants or withholding immigration information. This directive is part of a broader immigration crackdown, including executive orders to mobilize federal agencies for enforcement and challenge local laws blocking Trump's immigration agenda.