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President Trump’s Executive Order on Policing, Explained

On April 28, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens.” This Executive Order (EO) (1) directs federal resources to promote aggressive policing tactics and further militarize local law enforcement agencies, (2) provides greater protections for law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, and (3) wields threats of possible federal prosecutions for certain activities, including certain “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives.

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