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Executive orders directing the Department of Justice · 15 in Biden · 103 all terms.
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Establishment of the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group
This memorandum establishes the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, an interagency task force led by the National Security Advisor and National Economic Council Director to monitor and counter PRC censorship or intimidation of U.S. persons exercising free speech. The task force must produce an integrated federal strategy and annual reports on these efforts, with membership spanning 12+ agencies including State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, Commerce, DHS, and intelligence agencies.
Establishment of the Countering Economic Coercion Task Force
This memorandum establishes an interagency Countering Economic Coercion Task Force within the Executive Office of the President, co-chaired by the National Security Advisor and National Economic Council Director, to coordinate U.S. strategy against economic coercion by countries of concern, particularly the People's Republic of China. The Task Force must submit an initial report to Congress within 180 days, followed by interim and final reports, and provide periodic policy recommendations to the President.
Delegation of Authority To Designate an Existing Official To Serve Within the Executive Branch as the Coordinator for Detained ISIS Members and Relevant Displaced Populations in Syria
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to designate an existing executive branch official as Coordinator for Detained ISIS Members and Relevant Displaced Populations in Syria. The Coordinator will carry out responsibilities under NDAA FY2020 section 1224 as amended by NDAA FY2024 section 1262, with required consultation across national security agencies and notice to the President through the National Security Advisor upon designation.
Granting Pardon for Certain Violations of Article 125 Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
This proclamation grants a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to military personnel convicted of unaggravated consensual private conduct offenses under former Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (sodomy) between 1951 and 2013, along with related conspiracy, attempt, and solicitation charges. It establishes a process for affected veterans to apply for certificates of pardon through their respective Military Departments or DHS, with review by the Attorney General, and encourages discharge upgrades. The Administration also commits to expeditiously consider pardons for other LGBTQI+ individuals convicted due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana, Attempted Simple Possession of Marijuana, or Use of Marijuana
This proclamation grants a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to all current U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of or who committed federal simple possession of marijuana, attempted simple possession, or use of marijuana on or before December 22, 2023. It expands the October 2022 pardon (Proclamation 10467) by adding attempted possession, use of marijuana, and violations of Code of Federal Regulations provisions on federal properties. The Attorney General, through the Pardon Attorney, is directed to review applications and issue certificates of pardon to eligible applicants.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Enabling Corruption
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of persons who enable or facilitate significant corruption—including money laundering and obstruction of justice—and their immediate family members. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals, with implementation shared between State (visas) and Homeland Security (entry), and includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and cases where entry serves U.S. law enforcement interests.
Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
This memorandum directs federal agencies to use existing sanctions, visa restrictions, security assistance, and diplomatic tools to promote accountability for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) worldwide. It establishes that CRSV may constitute 'serious human rights abuse' under Executive Order 13818 (Global Magnitsky) and other sanctions programs, and directs the Secretaries of State and Treasury, Attorney General, and DNI to strengthen information collection and target perpetrators.
Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana
President Biden granted a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to all current U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of or charged with simple possession of marijuana under federal law or D.C. Code, restoring their political, civil, and other rights. The Attorney General, through the Pardon Attorney, was directed to develop application procedures and issue certificates of pardon to eligible applicants.
Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services
This executive order establishes the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities within the Institute of Museum and Library Services to advise on cultural policy, and directs 25 federal agencies and White House offices to coordinate with the NEA, NEH, and IMLS on arts and humanities initiatives. The Committee is advisory, composed of federal agency heads and up to 25 presidential appointees, and terminates after two years unless extended.
Establishment of the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse
This memorandum establishes a White House Task Force co-chaired by the Gender Policy Council and National Security Council to coordinate federal efforts against technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including online harassment, deepfakes, and doxing targeting women and LGBTQI+ individuals. The Task Force must deliver an Initial Blueprint within 180 days, a 1-Year Report within one year of that blueprint, and annual follow-up reports thereafter.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States for noncitizens who were physically present in eight Southern African countries (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe) during the 14 days before entry, due to concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The restrictions took effect November 29, 2021, with exemptions for lawful permanent residents, certain family members of U.S. citizens/residents, and other specified categories.
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten Democracy in Nicaragua
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States, as immigrants and nonimmigrants, of Nicaraguan government officials, security services members, judges, prosecutors, prison officials, municipal officials, and their family members who are responsible for undermining democratic institutions or committing human rights abuses. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered individuals, with implementation split between State (visas) and Homeland Security (entry).
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans
This executive order establishes a White House Initiative within the Department of Education to advance educational equity and economic opportunity for Black Americans through interagency coordination, evidence-based policy, and a Presidential Advisory Commission. It revokes a 2012 Obama-era initiative on the same topic, expanding the scope to explicitly include economic opportunity and workforce development alongside K-12 and higher education.
Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
This proclamation suspends entry into the United States as nonimmigrants for noncitizens who were physically present in India during the 14 days before entry, effective May 4, 2021, due to widespread COVID-19 transmission and concerning variants. It includes exemptions for lawful permanent residents, certain family members of U.S. citizens/residents, crew members, diplomats, and others, with monthly review by HHS to recommend continuation, modification, or termination.
Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework To Address the Causes of Migration, To Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and To Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the United States Border
This executive order establishes a comprehensive regional approach to migration from Central America by directing the creation of two major strategies—one addressing root causes of migration in the Northern Triangle and another for collaborative regional migration management. It also restores and expands asylum processing at the U.S. border, revokes multiple Trump-era immigration policies including the Migrant Protection Protocols and border wall construction orders, and sets specific deadlines for regulatory reviews on asylum eligibility and expedited removal procedures.