Trump Issues Controversial Executive Orders on School Discipline and Sanctuary Cities
President Donald Trump has signed two sweeping executive orders that are already sparking fierce national debate.
The first order dismantles Obama-era school discipline guidelines, granting schools greater authority to suspend or expel students without regard to racial impact data. Supporters claim the move restores classroom control to educators, while critics warn it could reignite the “school-to-prison pipeline,” disproportionately affecting minority students.
The second order cracks down on so-called “sanctuary cities,” threatening to withhold federal funding from local governments that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Advocates hail the move as a step toward restoring law and order, but opponents argue it is legally dubious and puts immigrant communities at risk.
Together, the executive actions have reignited heated discussions across the country—touching on civil rights, public education, and immigration policy.
