How Trump Decided to Pardon Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht

Libertarian and crypto allies of Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for distributing drugs on his Silk Road website, leveraged President Trump’s desire for political support to secure his release.

Justice Department Orders a Halt to Civil Rights Work

It also signaled it could seek to back out of Biden-era agreements with police departments that engaged in discrimination or violence.

Trump Administration Cancels Flights for Refugees Already Approved for Travel

The decision leaves refugees who have completed a lengthy process stranded abroad and facing extended separation from loved ones already in the U.S.

Border, Asylum, Citizenship: Trump Kicks Off Vast Immigration Changes

More is coming, but many directives will take time to be implemented or will face political, legal or practical obstacles.