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Jan 2025
37m 37s

Trump's Executive Orders, Legality, Liti...

Attorney J. Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network
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With a stroke of a pen, President Trump signed a record number of executive orders attempting to change the fabric of our nation, attempting to undo years of legislation, and challenge the Constitution of the United States. From birthright citizenship to the elimination of DEI programs, to a freeze on federal aid, these orders stand to impact millions. In th ... Show More
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