Trump to Implement Executive Order Targeting Regulations Challenging the Constitution

Trump to Implement Executive Order Targeting Regulations Challenging the Constitution

FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Wednesday, mandating federal agencies to scrutinize their regulations for potential violations of the Constitution. This move represents another step in his administration’s ongoing commitment to reducing government regulations.

The executive order is described by senior administration officials as unprecedented and a proactive measure to prevent the government from being used against the American populace. Under the directives of this order, federal agencies will have 60 days to compile a list for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that identifies regulations which may contravene constitutional principles or impose harm.

The OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, in partnership with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will lead this significant initiative. Administration officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that this effort aims to thoroughly evaluate existing regulations across federal agencies.

Officials tasked with overseeing the DOGE at federal agencies will carry out an inventory of regulations that potentially violate constitutional rights. This inventory will then be forwarded to the OMB. Following the 60-day review period, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs will assess the submissions and determine which regulations warrant repeal based on their constitutionality, proceeding with a case-by-case analysis.

The OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs plays a crucial role in overseeing executive branch regulations, while the newly formed DOGE focuses on eliminating waste, fraud, and excessive spending within government operations.

Background on Regulatory Framework

This executive order emerges in the context of recent Supreme Court decisions that have limited federal agency authority over regulations. Notably, the court ruled against agencies attempting to impose regulations beyond their designated powers. A prominent example of this was the Supreme Court’s ruling in May 2023 against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the case of Sackett v. EPA.

In the aforementioned case, Mike and Chantell Sackett bought a residential lot in Idaho in 2005 to build their home. As construction plans commenced, the EPA intervened, demanding that the Sacketts stop their work and face steep fines due to the land being classified under federally protected jurisdiction as per the Clean Water Act of 1972.

The Clean Water Act establishes guidelines for regulating pollution in the