Trump Action Archive

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• Maine governor defies Trump on transgender athlete policy — Maine Governor Janet Mills publicly defied President Trump regarding his executive order banning transgender student athletes from competing in girls' sports. Mills stated that Maine would comply with state and federal laws, indicating a legal challenge to Trump's directive.

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• US Department of Justice opens civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealthcare — The US Department of Justice has initiated a civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealthcare, focusing on the company's Medicare billing practices. The investigation is examining whether UnitedHealthcare has been using patient diagnoses to unlawfully increase the monthly payments it receives through the Medicare Advantage program. This inquiry is being conducted by the Department of Justice’s civil fraud division and the Department of Health and Human Services office of the inspector general. The investigation is separate from an ongoing antitrust inquiry into the company.

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• Jorge arrested at ICE check-in in Portland despite asylum case pending — Jorge, a 22-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker, reported to the ICE field office in Portland, Oregon in February for a routine check-in while awaiting a court date on his asylum case. Instead of being released as had been standard practice, he was arrested and transferred to a detention center in Tacoma, Washington. Jorge had been complying with ICE requirements for two years, had enrolled in community college, worked as an advocate, and had no criminal record. A judge later denied his bond appeal, meaning he faces detention until at least September 2025.

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• CPAC expels J6 defendants — CPAC Chair Matt Schlapp has been expelling January 6 defendants from the conference without providing reasons, leading to significant frustration among those affected. This action reflects ongoing tensions within conservative circles regarding the legacy and participants of the January 6 Capitol riot.
• Enrique Tarrio arrested for assault near US Capitol — Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, was arrested near the US Capitol for allegedly assaulting a woman protester. The incident occurred after a news conference Tarrio attended with Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers. Capitol police reported that Tarrio struck the protester's cellphone and arm. Tarrio had been serving a 22-year sentence for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6 Capitol attack but was granted clemency by President Trump in January 2025.
• Tarrio arrested for assault — On February 21, 2025, Enrique Tarrio was arrested by Capitol Police for assault after he batted away a protester's phone during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. This incident occurred while he and other pardoned individuals were announcing their lawsuit against the Justice Department.

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• Trump ends federal benefits for undocumented immigrants — Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending federal benefits for people in the country illegally. The order did not make clear which benefits will be targeted but stated it will do away with all "taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens." The action is part of broader efforts on immigration to fulfill Trump's promise to remove millions of people from the country.

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• Trump issues executive order to end birthright citizenship — On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to overturn birthright citizenship by reinterpreting the 14th Amendment. The order declares that children born in the US to parents who are not US citizens or lawful permanent residents, or who have only temporary legal status, are not automatically US citizens. The order applies to births after February 19, 2025. The Migration Policy Institute estimated approximately 255,000 children annually would be affected, potentially adding 2.7 million unauthorized immigrants by 2045.

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• GSA workers resign over DOGE's data access request — Workers at the General Services Administration resigned in protest after a request from a Musk ally for access to sensitive public data systems. This request raised concerns about the potential for misuse of personal information and the implications for public trust in government operations.

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• Operation Whirlwind launched to prosecute threats — DC US Attorney Ed Martin announced "Operation Whirlwind," an initiative to prosecute threats against government officials. This operation was launched in response to claims by Elon Musk that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team was "doxxed" by the media. The first inquiry involves sending letters to Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Robert Garcia to clarify past statements perceived as threatening.

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• ICE detains immigrants at check-ins and court hearings — The Trump administration has authorized US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct civil enforcement operations at courthouses, including immigration courts. This has led to the detention of immigrants attending mandatory check-ins or court appearances. Reports indicate that ICE has set daily arrest quotas and is targeting immigrants who comply with legal requirements, such as attending scheduled appointments. This approach has resulted in the detention and deportation of individuals, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections and minimal criminal records.

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• Connecticut woman arrested for holding stepson captive — Kimberly Sullivan, a 56-year-old woman from Waterbury, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and reckless endangerment. Authorities discovered her stepson, now 32, malnourished and claiming to have been held captive for 20 years. The discovery occurred during a house fire on February 17, which the stepson reportedly started in an attempt to escape. Sullivan is currently held on a $300,000 bond and denies the allegations.

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• USDA employees fired over Neuralink review — Over the weekend, USDA employees involved in reviewing Elon Musk's company Neuralink were fired. The dismissals included about 20 people from the FDA’s office of neurological and physical medicine devices, some of whom were overseeing Neuralink. This action raises concerns about the integrity of regulatory oversight and potential political influence in the review process of high-profile tech companies.

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• Russian scientist detained by ICE at Boston airport after customs paperwork error — Kseniia Petrova, a Russian researcher at Harvard Medical School, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on 16 February after arriving at Boston Logan airport from France. She made a paperwork error on a customs declaration form while importing frog embryo samples for her lab. Although the legal penalty was a $500 fine, immigration officers revoked her visa and denied re-entry. Petrova informed authorities she feared political persecution in Russia due to her public protests against Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She was transferred to ICE detention and moved between facilities in Vermont and Louisiana, where she remains held with over 80 other female detainees, awaiting an asylum hearing.

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• Protests against Musk's budget cuts — Protests organized by Democrats and grassroots organizations took place across the United States in response to Elon Musk's budget cuts through his DOGE committee. The demonstrations targeted congressional offices and Tesla dealerships, with prominent figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and DNC Chair Ken Martin leading the efforts.

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• ICE detention and release of Rodney Taylor, double amputee with prior conviction — Rodney Taylor, a 47-year-old Liberian-born green-card applicant and double amputee, was detained by ICE on February 15, 2025, after agents dragged him from his car in front of his children. He was held at Georgia's Stewart Detention Center for over 14 months due to a burglary conviction from his teenage years that Georgia pardoned in 2010. Despite a habeas corpus petition, multiple protests, letters from state officials, and a March 4 Capitol Hill hearing by Representative Lucy McBath citing dangerous detention conditions, ICE maintained his detention until his release on May 1, 2026. His health deteriorated significantly during detention, including development of bone spurs.

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• Protest Against Removal of LGBTQ+ References — Protesters gathered in Christopher Park, New York City, to oppose the Trump administration's removal of "TQ+" from the LGBTQ+ designation on the Stonewall National Monument's website. The protest highlighted the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and recognition.

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• Senators introduce bill to rename mountain Denali — Republican US Senator Lisa Murkowski, along with fellow Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan, introduced legislation to officially rename North America's tallest mountain as Denali. This move counters an executive order by Donald Trump, which sought to revert the mountain's name to Mount McKinley. The bill mandates that the peak be referred to as Denali on all US maps, laws, and regulations. The name Denali, meaning "great one," has been used by Indigenous people in Alaska for thousands of years and was officially recognized by the state in 1975.

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• Louisiana health department cancels mass vaccination promotion — The Louisiana health department, under the direction of Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, has decided to cease promoting mass vaccinations through media campaigns and health fairs. This decision, outlined in an internal memo, emphasizes vaccination as a personal choice rather than a public health mandate. The move has sparked concerns about potential increases in preventable diseases like measles and polio. Despite this, the department will continue to stock and provide vaccines. The decision comes amid a measles outbreak in neighboring Texas and has been criticized by public health advocates.

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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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• ICE officials reassigned over deportation targets — Two senior officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Russell Hott and Peter Berg, have been reassigned due to dissatisfaction with the pace of deportations and arrests, which were not meeting the targets set by the Trump administration. Hott was moved to ICE's Washington DC office, while Berg was reassigned to St Paul, Minnesota. This move comes amid pressure from President Trump and his administration to increase deportation numbers, with new arrest quotas being issued to ICE to boost figures.

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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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• Fremont city council passes ordinance targeting homeless encampments — The Fremont city council in California passed a controversial ordinance that bans camping on public property and criminalizes "aiding and abetting" homeless encampments. The ordinance, described as one of the strictest in the state, was passed despite significant opposition from civil rights groups and community organizations. Critics argue that the law effectively criminalizes homelessness and those who assist the unhoused, with penalties including up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The ordinance was passed with only one council member opposing it, amid protests and public outcry.

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• Trump issued executive order banning trans military service — Former President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning transgender individuals from joining or serving openly in the military. This order did not immediately remove current transgender service members but prohibited new enlistments and open service. The order has faced legal challenges from a group of transgender military members who have sued over its implications, arguing that it discriminates against them based on gender identity.

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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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• ICE arrests asylum seeker despite regular check-ins and work authorization — Alberto Lovo Rojas, a Nicaraguan asylum seeker with legal work authorization, was arrested by ICE on February 8, 2025, while waiting for a haircut in Spokane, Washington, despite having checked in with the agency as required just three days earlier. Rojas had fled Nicaragua in 2018 after participating in anti-government protests and had been living in the US with his wife and children, working as a mechanic. His arrest occurred after the Trump administration rolled back Biden-era enforcement priorities, making all undocumented immigrants subject to arrest regardless of criminal history or compliance with reporting requirements. He now faces deportation to Nicaragua, where he fears persecution.

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• Congressional phone system jammed with calls — The congressional phone system has been overwhelmed with tens of millions of calls from constituents urging their representatives to oppose President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's actions that threaten to dismantle government functions and invade privacy. The volume of calls surged from 40 to 1,600 per minute, indicating significant public concern.