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Enforcing Religious Freedom in Prisons

Enforcing Religious Freedom in Prisons

This report examines how the U.S. Department of Justice enforces the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) to protect the religious rights of incarcerated individuals. Despite legal safeguards,…

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No FEAR Act Report for Fiscal Year 2024

No FEAR Act Report for Fiscal Year 2024

The CFPB’s FY 2024 No FEAR Act Report highlights the agency’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and equal opportunity in the federal workplace. The report details complaints filed, processing timelines, and…

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Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign- Controlled Energy Sources

Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting...

This Executive Order seeks to phase out federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, citing concerns over grid reliability, fiscal responsibility, and foreign-controlled supply chains. It tasks the Departments of…

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Executive Order 14312: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions

Executive Order 14312: Providing for the...

In response to recent changes in Syria’s leadership and policy direction, the President has revoked multiple long-standing sanctions targeting the former Assad regime. This executive order aims to support a…

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Executive Order 14310: Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay

Executive Order 14310: Further Extending the...

The enforcement delay on TikTok has been extended once again, now through September 17, 2025. This pause means the Department of Justice will not penalize companies for distributing or maintaining…

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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

The 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report highlights both progress and growing global challenges in combating illicit drug trafficking. While U.S. overdose deaths declined for the first time in years,…

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Executive Order 14148: Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

Executive Order 14148: Initial Rescissions of...

Executive Order 14148, issued in January 2025, rescinds dozens of prior executive actions that the current administration deemed inflationary, divisive, or harmful to national interests. The order specifically targets policies…

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Executive Order 14147: Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government

Executive Order 14147: Ending the Weaponization of...

In January 2025, Executive Order 14147 directed federal agencies to investigate and report on instances of political bias in their law enforcement and intelligence activities. The order claims that previous…

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Executive Order 14305: Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty

Executive Order 14305: Restoring American Airspace...

Executive Order 14305 outlines a national strategy to counter the growing threat of rogue drone use by criminals, terrorists, and foreign adversaries. It establishes a federal task force, accelerates rulemaking…

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Executive Order 14307: Unleashing American Drone Dominance

Executive Order 14307: Unleashing American Drone...

Executive Order 14307 lays out a bold national strategy to accelerate U.S. leadership in drone and eVTOL technologies. It directs federal agencies to streamline regulations, scale up domestic production, and…

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Blocking Access to Foreign Pirate Sites

Blocking Access to Foreign Pirate Sites

Despite leading the world in pirate site visits, the U.S. remains one of the few developed nations without legal authority to block foreign piracy websites. This report argues it’s time…

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Executive Order 14157: Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists

Executive Order 14157: Designating Cartels and...

An Executive Order declares a national emergency and outlines steps to classify international cartels and transnational gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated…

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Executive Order 14149: Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship

Executive Order 14149: Restoring Freedom of Speech...

This Executive Order affirms the federal government’s commitment to protecting First Amendment rights by prohibiting any agency from censoring constitutionally protected speech. It responds to prior federal actions that allegedly…

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Executive Order 14159: Protecting the American People Against Invasion

Executive Order 14159: Protecting the American...

A new executive order outlines sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy, revoking previous directives and emphasizing strict enforcement of immigration laws. It prioritizes national security by ramping up deportations, imposing…

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Executive Order 14303: Restoring Gold Standard Science

Executive Order 14303: Restoring Gold Standard...

Executive Order 14303 sets a new mandate to restore public trust in federally funded science by establishing “Gold Standard Science” principles. In response to past incidents of politicized or misleading…

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