Trump signed a Proclamation, not an Executive Order.

[no_hypocrisy]

What are the limitations of a Proclamation? Is it enforceable? Does it have any legal force?

[poboy2]

1. I just signed a proclamation that he is a fucking traitor to the United States

and conspired against the American people.

-poboy2, shrimp dressed w/lettuce, tomato, and crystal hot sauce.

[Angry Dragon]

2. They used to post proclamations back in the 1800's

[onenote]

10. Presidents routinely issue Proclamations

President Obama issued over 120 "Proclamations" in just his first year of office.http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/proclamations.php?year=2009


Many relate to ceremonial matters, like proclaiming "XYZ Day". But others memorialize an action that, pursuant to authority delegated to the President by statute, like the modifications of tariffs, have the force of law (and, yes, President Obama issued proclamations effectuating modifications in tariffs.

[shraby]

3. Kings and dictators post proclamations.

[onenote]

11. Really? Was Obama a King or a Dictator?

Because he issued over 120 "Proclamations" in just his first year in office.

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/proclamations.php?year=2009

Knowing history, or a little research, is a good way to avoid making silly statements.

[LeftInTX]

4. Don't they use modern proclamations to name a special day?

Like,"xxxx will be national donut day"

[onenote]

12. That is one use. Another is to effectuate the modification of a tariff.

For example:
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=87372

[jberryhill]

5. .

[Deb]

6. Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Sarah has a new job

[oberliner]

7. Here are some of Obama's Presidential Proclamations

Presidential Proclamation -- Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2017

Presidential Proclamation -- Boundary Enlargement of the California Coastal National Monument

Presidential Proclamations -- Establishment of the Reconstruction Era National Monument

Presidential Proclamations -- Establishment of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Presidential Proclamation -- National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2017

Presidential Proclamation -- National Mentoring Month, 2017

Presidential Proclamation -- Establishment of the Gold Butte National Monument

Presidential Proclamation -- Establishment of the Bears Ears National Monument

Presidential Proclamation -- Wright Brothers Day, 2016

[onenote]

13. President Obama issued over 1220 formal "Proclamations" while in office.

[LeftInTX]

8. I believe he signed on EO, and the Proclamation is the "ceremony"

Confusing....but NYT says "order"

[LeftInTX]

9. New York Times article:

WASHINGTON — President Trump defied opposition from his own party and protests from overseas on Thursday as he signed an order imposing stiff and sweeping new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. But he sought to soften the impact on America’s closest allies with a more flexible plan than originally envisioned.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/08/us/politics/trump-tariff-announcement.html

[Make7]

14. Two proclamations - one for steel tariffs and one for aluminum.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-adjusting-imports-steel-united-states/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-adjusting-imports-aluminum-united-states/


Found an interesting site that archives Presidential Proclamations:

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/proclamations.php?year=1863&Submit=DISPLAY