Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders. But is there any way to challenge them?
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President is expected to issue swaths of more executive orders in the coming days as his administration takes shape. President Donald Trump signed a batch of executive orders on inauguration day to begin implementing his conservative agenda but some of his most ambitious – revoking birthright citizenship and denying the identity of transgender people – are likely to face legal challenges.
![[As part of his anti-immigration plan, Trump issued a swath of executive orders that makes it difficult for those seeking asylum to come into the U.S.]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/21/17/Trump_Inauguration_93927.jpg)
Executive orders are mandatory declarations from the president to federal agencies or the military about how they should use resources given to them by Congress or operate within the limits of the U.S. Constitution. It is typical for presidents to sign executive orders upon taking office to display an eagerness to begin working.
![[Trump’s executive orders aimed at restricting transgender identity and diversity, equity and inclusion programs are likely to face lawsuits]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/21/18/SEI236833107.jpg)
However, some of his executive orders face legal challenges with lawmakers disputing Trump’s scope of authority. Now, many are left wondering if there is any way to stop or challenge an executive order. Like all laws, executive orders are subject to judicial review and may be blocked if they violate the Constitution or if Congress passes legislation that directly interferes with them.
Executive orders do not require congressional approval but Congress can pass laws refusing to fund the order - thus thwarting its impact. For example, Congress could refuse to fund Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency to stifle its authority.
