President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Monday aimed at reinforcing law enforcement efforts and targeting jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration laws, according to a White House announcement.
Speaking at a press briefing alongside Border Czar Tom Homan, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined the directives, which come on the eve of President Trump’s 100th day back in office.
“Later this afternoon, President Trump will sign an executive order on law and order and another executive order on sanctuary cities.
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The first EO will strengthen and unleash America’s law enforcement to pursue criminals and protect innocent citizens,” Leavitt said.
She added, “The second EO is centered around protecting American communities from criminal aliens, and it will direct the attorney general and secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws.”
.@PressSec: “Today, we kick off 100 day week with a focus on @POTUS‘ historic effort to secure our southern border. Later this afternoon, President Trump will sign an Executive Order on Law and Order, and another Executive Order on sanctuary cities.” pic.twitter.com/gmwalLihpa
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 28, 2025
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Homan, addressing reporters, emphasized that local and state officials should be prioritizing public safety over political agendas when it comes to immigration enforcement.
“I don’t think any elected mayor, or any elected governor, should want public safety threats walking through the community,” Homan said, referencing an upcoming visit to Rochester, New York. The city is currently facing a federal lawsuit related to its sanctuary city policies.
.@RealTomHoman on his trip to Rochester, NY: “I don’t think any elected mayor, any elected governor should want… public safety threats walking through their community… an HSI agent called for emergency assistance. Officers of Rochester PD responded… they got disciplined.” pic.twitter.com/zrHJiPc1YX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 28, 2025
The list to be compiled under the new executive order is intended to publicly identify jurisdictions that prevent or hinder federal immigration enforcement, potentially setting the stage for further legal action or restrictions on federal funding.
In addition to the immigration-related actions, President Trump is expected to sign another executive order concerning transportation regulations.
As reported by Breitbart News, the order will require that American truckers and commercial vehicle operators demonstrate proficiency in English.
“Stay tuned! Today @POTUS and I will be making a big announcement to make our roadways safer and put American truckers first,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on X, sharing Breitbart’s coverage of the upcoming order.
Stay tuned! Today @POTUS and I will be making a big announcement to make our roadways safer and put American truckers first 🇺🇸 https://t.co/pXx0rRnETG
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) April 28, 2025
Leavitt highlighted that by the end of Monday, President Trump will have signed more than 140 executive orders since returning to office in January.
That figure is close to the total number of executive orders signed during the entirety of the Biden administration.
The Federal Register indicates that during Trump’s first year in office in 2017, he signed 55 executive orders.
His current pace significantly exceeds that earlier output, reflecting a major expansion of executive action during his second term.
Trump’s focus on sanctuary cities and law enforcement aligns with broader administration efforts to prioritize immigration enforcement and public safety.
The White House has continued to emphasize that sanctuary policies undermine the rule of law and put American citizens at risk.
The executive actions announced Monday are expected to strengthen federal cooperation with local law enforcement agencies willing to work with immigration authorities, while increasing scrutiny and potential consequences for jurisdictions that continue to resist federal immigration operations.
MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN.
President Trump signed Executive Orders to crack down on sanctuary cities and strengthen America’s law enforcement. 🇺🇸💪 pic.twitter.com/dKuPGCXhtO
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 29, 2025
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