How Things Work: The Legal Edition Resource Page

What Is an Executive Order? | American Bar Association

Explains the purpose, structure, and legal authority of executive orders, distinguishing them from other presidential actions like proclamations and administrative orders.

2025 Donald J. Trump Executive Orders | National Archives Federal Register

Official archive of all 2025 executive orders signed by President Trump, searchable by number, date, or topic, with full text available.

Executive Order Trackers

• Trump Trackers - U.S. Government Information | University of California San Diego



Maintained by UCSD Libraries, this guide compiles resources tracking executive actions, appointments, and orders, including links to primary documents and analysis.

• Trump 2.0: Executive Order Tracker | Mayer Brown



Mayer Brown’s tracker provides detailed summaries and analysis of major executive orders issued by President Trump during his second term, organized by subject area.

• Trump Executive Order Tracker | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP



Akin Gump’s resource outlines significant executive orders, with legal analysis on implications for businesses, regulatory sectors, and constitutional law.

• Trump Administration Executive Actions Tracker | Sheppard Mullin



This tracker aggregates executive orders, presidential memoranda, proclamations, and significant agency rule changes under President Trump’s 2025 administration and provides plain-language summaries and legal challenges.

• Trump Administration Executive Order Tracker | Constitution Partners LLC



Constitution Partners provides a continuously updated list of executive orders, featuring both full texts and brief interpretations.

• Trump's 2025 Executive Orders | Holland & Knight



Holland & Knight's dedicated page tracks President Trump’s major executive orders and actions, emphasizing areas like immigration, energy, civil rights, and trade.

General Trackers

• Federal Policy Watch | Economic Policy Institute



Tracks executive orders, legislation, and agency actions affecting workers and the economy, offering concise analysis and direct links to official sources.

• Trump Tracker App



The Trump Tracker App offers real-time updates on President Trump's activities, including news, events, press releases, and social media posts. The app is designed for users seeking unfiltered information directly related to President Trump's political movements.​

• Musk Watch DOGE Tracker



An independent tool analyzing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) claimed federal budget savings under Elon Musk

• Trump Trackers - U.S. Government Information | University of California San Diego



Maintained by UCSD Libraries, this guide compiles resources tracking executive actions, appointments, and orders, including links to primary documents and analysis.

• President Trump 2.0: Impact on Employers | Jackson Lewis



Jackson Lewis offers a comprehensive resource analyzing the implications of President Trump's second term on workplace policies. It includes practical guidance, legal analyses, and updates to help employers navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

Immigration Resources

• FAQ: The Trump Immigration Registration Requirement | NILC



This FAQ outlines the Trump administration's new rule mandating undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government or face criminal penalties. It provides historical context, legal analysis, and practical guidance for affected individuals.

• Know Your Rights: Trump’s Registration Requirement for Immigrants | NILC



A practical, community-focused guide outlining undocumented immigrants’ rights under President Trump’s new registration mandate.

• Safe Zone School Districts | National Education Association



Provides model policies and legal guidance to help K–12 schools protect undocumented students from immigration enforcement, based on Plyler v. Doe and student privacy laws

Litigation Trackers

• Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions | Just Security



Just Security's tracker monitors over 220 legal challenges to Trump administration policies, focusing on executive actions in areas like immigration, civil rights, and federal agency overhauls. It offers case summaries, court documents, and expert analysis.

• Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse



An archive of lawsuits filed against the second Trump administration, covering civil rights issues such as immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and administrative law. Each case entry includes summaries, court documents, and legal analyses.

• Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse



This collection documents lawsuits and DOJ investigations initiated by or involving the second Trump administration, covering civil rights areas such as immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and freedom of speech.​

• Trump Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Order Litigation Tracker | The LGBTQ+ Bar



A centralized resource detailing legal challenges to anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders from President Trump's second term. Users can explore cases by specific orders, topics, or keywords, with links to court documents and attorney information.

Project 2025 Trackers

• Project 2025 Tracker



An independent tracker monitoring the implementation of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 agenda under the Trump administration.

• Beyond 2025 Action Hub | Boston University School of Social Work Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health



A comprehensive hub tracking over 1,000 policies, executive orders, and legislative actions linked to Project 2025 and the America First Agenda. Offers a searchable database, action toolkits, virtual forums, and affinity groups to support professionals and advocates addressing these developments.​

Online Information Removal Trackers

• 2025 U.S. Government Online Resource Removals | Wikipedia



Tracks the removal of over 8,000 federal web pages and 3,000 datasets under President Trump’s 2025 executive orders, focusing on DEI, public health, and environmental data.

Pro Bono Opportunities

• Election Protection Coalition & Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | We The Action



A network protecting voting rights through the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, poll monitoring, and legal support, coordinated by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights.

• The Jane Network



A statewide network of pro bono attorneys providing legal support for reproductive rights in Florida, with a focus on assisting minors through the judicial bypass process

• Pro Bono Programs | Lawyers for Good Government



Mobilizes lawyers to provide pro bono support in immigration, reproductive rights, climate justice, and racial equity, with remote and on-the-ground opportunities.

• National Remote Volunteer Opportunities | Immigration Advocates Network



Connects legal professionals with remote pro bono opportunities, including TPS clinics, virtual counsel, and representation for immigrants and youth in removal proceedings.​

• Free Legal Answers | American Bar Association



A virtual legal clinic where eligible individuals can post civil legal questions for free answers from licensed pro bono attorneys in their state. Covers topics like family law, housing, employment, and veterans' and immigration issues.Includes a federal platform for immigration and veterans' matters. ​

Resource Removal Trackers

• 2025 U.S. Government Online Resource Removals | Wikipedia



Documents the removal or alteration of over 8,000 federal web pages and 3,000 datasets following executive orders from President Trump's administration in early 2025.

Voting Rights Case Trackers

• Court Cases | Democracy Docket



A searchable database of election-related litigation across the U.S., covering topics like voter suppression, redistricting, and Trump-era legal challenges. Each case includes summaries, court documents, and status updates, making it a go-to resource for tracking democracy-related legal battles.​

National Council of Non-Profit Resources

• Main webpage: Impact of Trump Administration Executive Orders
• Main Resource, updated regularly: Chart on Executive Orders
• A Nonprofit Checklist: Conducting a Risk Assessment for Federal Funding
• General FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits
• A Nonprofit Checklist: What to do When Your Federal Grant or Contract is Terminated