On April 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum

On April 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum instructing federal agencies to rescind regulations deemed unlawful in light of ten recent Supreme Court rulings. This memorandum builds on Executive Order 14219, which aimed to promote lawful governance and streamline regulatory processes by requiring agencies to review and identify regulations that do not comply with legal standards established by the Supreme Court. The focus is on ensuring that agencies adhere to a clear interpretation of the law, particularly following significant decisions that impact the scope and authority of regulatory agencies.

The memorandum specifically highlights key Supreme Court cases that have redefined the legal landscape regarding administrative authority, including cases addressing the Chevron doctrine, the Major Questions Doctrine, and the Takings Clause, among others. Each agency is directed to evaluate its regulations for compliance with these rulings and to repeal those that do not align with the Court’s interpretations. This includes regulations that impose excessive burdens without proper justification or that infringe upon constitutional rights, such as the Equal Protection Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.

Additionally, the memorandum encourages agencies to expedite the process of revoking these unlawful regulations by utilizing the Administrative Procedure Act’s “good cause” exception where applicable. The intent behind this swift action is to alleviate regulatory burdens on the American public and ensure that government agencies operate within the confines of legally established authority. As a result, this directive seeks to reshape the regulatory framework to better reflect the current legal standards set forth by the Supreme Court.

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