1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Two recent executive orders from the Trump administration threaten state autonomy, regulatory enforcement, and legal independence. These orders consolidate federal power under the White House, undermining California’s ability to enforce its own laws. The state must act immediately to block their enforcement within California. Executive Order 1: Federal Agencies Under Presidential Control This order eliminates agency independence, forcing bodies such as the EPA, SEC, and FEC to: Submit all regulatory actions to the White House for approval, stripping them of neutral decision-making. Operate under presidential funding control, allowing Trump to defund agencies that do not align with his agenda. Bring election oversight under White House supervision, giving Trump influence over campaign finance enforcement. This allows the federal government to block environmental protections, financial regulations, and oversight critical to California. Executive Order 2: The President and Attorney General as Sole Interpreters of Law This order forces all federal employees and regulatory officials to follow only the legal opinions of the President and Attorney General. It: Eliminates independent legal interpretation, politicizing regulatory enforcement. Undermines judicial oversight, restricting agencies from recognizing court rulings that contradict the White House. Threatens state governance, as federal agencies in California may be forced to ignore state laws. California Must Act Now These executive orders challenge California’s legal authority. The state must: 1. Pass legislation reinforcing California’s right to enforce its own regulations. 2. Block state cooperation with federal agencies acting under these orders. 3. Take legal action to prevent enforcement within California. These executive orders undermine the rule of law. What steps are being taken to protect California’s independence? A direct response is expected.