Assistant Attorney General
Executive orders directing the Assistant Attorney General · 8 in Search.
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Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities
This executive order establishes enhanced privacy and civil liberties safeguards for U.S. signals intelligence activities, including a new redress mechanism allowing individuals in designated "qualifying states" to file complaints about alleged violations. It creates a two-tier review process involving the Civil Liberties Protection Officer and a new Data Protection Review Court, while codifying limits on bulk collection and prohibiting intelligence collection for purposes like suppressing dissent or advantaging U.S. companies commercially.
Establishment of the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud
This executive order establishes a Department of Justice Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud to coordinate investigation and prosecution of fraud against the government and public, replacing a similar Obama-era task force. It brings together senior DOJ officials and invites participation from numerous federal agencies to address financial crimes, cyber-fraud, and consumer protection.
Presidential Records
This executive order revokes Bush-era EO 13233 and establishes procedures for asserting executive privilege over presidential records held by NARA. It creates a structured process where both incumbent and former presidents can claim privilege, with specific review roles for the Attorney General, White House Counsel, and Archivist, and sets 30-day notice periods before disclosure.
Further Amendments to Executive Order 12333, United States Intelligence Activities
This executive order substantially revises Executive Order 12333 to strengthen the authority of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) over the Intelligence Community, reflecting reforms from the 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. It codifies the DNI's role in coordinating intelligence activities, establishes new management structures including Functional and Mission Managers, and sets detailed duties for intelligence agencies while emphasizing protection of civil liberties and information sharing.
Establishing the President's Board on Safeguarding Americans' Civil Liberties
This executive order creates an interagency board within the Department of Justice to advise the President on protecting civil liberties and privacy during national security and homeland security operations. The board includes senior officials from Justice, Homeland Security, Defense, Treasury, State, CIA, NSA, and other intelligence agencies.
Establishment of the Corporate Fraud Task Force
This executive order creates a Corporate Fraud Task Force within the Department of Justice to coordinate investigation and prosecution of significant financial crimes including securities fraud, accounting fraud, and money laundering. The Task Force brings together senior DOJ officials, FBI leadership, key U.S. Attorneys from major financial districts, and heads of regulatory agencies like the SEC and Treasury.
Presidential Records
This executive order establishes procedures for how incumbent and former Presidents can assert executive privilege to block the National Archives from releasing presidential records under the Presidential Records Act of 1978. It creates a 30-day review period, specifies consultation requirements between the Archivist, Attorney General, and White House Counsel, and sets up a process where both sitting and former presidents can make privilege claims.
Management Reform in the Federal Government
This executive order creates the President's Council on Management Improvement, an interagency body chaired by OMB's Deputy Director to develop and oversee government-wide management reforms, formulate long-range plans, identify cross-cutting agency improvements, and resolve interagency management problems. The Council includes senior administration officials from 22 agencies and offices but is explicitly prohibited from interfering with existing lines of authority.