Trump Action Archive

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• Five charged with murder of trans man in New York — Five individuals in New York have been charged with the murder of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota. The suspects, identified as Precious Arzuaga, Jennifer Quijano, Kyle Sage, Patrick Goodwin, and Emily Motyka, are accused of subjecting Nordquist to prolonged physical and psychological abuse before his death. The charges include second-degree murder with depraved indifference. Nordquist's remains were discovered in a field near Canandaigua, New York, after a missing person investigation was launched. The case has drawn attention to the rising culture of hate against LGBTQ+ individuals.

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• Sangamon County settles with Massey family for $10m — Sangamon County, Illinois, reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman killed by a sheriff's deputy in her home. The settlement aims to avoid a lawsuit over the shooting by former deputy Sean Grayson, who is charged with first-degree murder. The county also agreed with the Justice Department to improve training in de-escalation and non-discriminatory policing. The incident highlighted issues of police brutality and systemic racism, prompting the formation of a citizen's commission to address these concerns.

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• Oklahoma board of education votes to require citizenship information — In January 2025, Oklahoma's board of education voted to require parents to provide citizenship information when enrolling their children in public schools. This decision challenges the constitutional right to public education for all children, regardless of immigration status, as established by the 1982 US Supreme Court ruling in Plyler v. Doe. The rule is expected to face legal challenges and may be struck down as unconstitutional. However, the policy has already created fear among immigrant families, potentially leading them to keep their children out of school.

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• Trump signed executive orders to scrub diversity terms from health websites — On his first day in office, Donald Trump signed executive orders mandating the removal of terms related to race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and other diversity-related terms from U.S. health agency websites. This action led to the temporary removal of thousands of webpages and the permanent alteration of content, affecting the availability of vital health information. The orders have raised concerns about the impact on health research and the ability of healthcare providers to access necessary information for evidence-based care.

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• Darren Beattie appointed to State Department — The Trump administration appointed Darren Beattie as the acting under-secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the State Department. Beattie, previously fired for links to white nationalist events, has made controversial statements about minorities and women.

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• DEI Watch List targets federal workers — Dozens of federal health workers discovered they were listed on a doxxing website called "DEI Watch List," targeting those involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The list, created by a right-wing group, raises concerns about privacy and safety.

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• Trump issues executive order prioritizing Afrikaner refugees — Trump issued an executive order to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees from South Africa, citing government-sponsored race-based discrimination. The order directs the Secretary of State to prioritize these admissions through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The move has been criticized by South African officials and others as discriminatory and ironic, given the economic privilege of the Afrikaner group.
• Plan to end legal status for immigrants — The Trump administration is planning to end a Biden-era program that grants legal status to over 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This move would significantly impact these communities and reflects the administration's restrictive immigration policies.