Executive Order
#14147 —Ending Weaponization of the Federal Government (January 20, 2025)
Highlights
Initiates a comprehensive review of federal law enforcement and intelligence activities over the preceding four years, aiming to identify and address instances where federal power may have been used to target political opponents or suppress constitutionally protected activities
Key Compliance/Risk Cue
EO 14147 mandates a thorough review of federal prosecutorial and enforcement actions taken between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025. It could have a chilling effect on future investigations and enforcement actions; or it could indirectly sway federal investigators and enforcement agents to find outcomes consistent with the Executive Branch's view.
Litigation Snapshot
John & Jane Does v. DOJ (D.D.C. No. 1:25-cv-00325, filed Feb 4 2025) – Nine anonymous FBI agents tied to the Jan 6 and Mar-a-Lago probes allege EO 14147’s “weaponization” review targets them for a purge, violating civil-service protections and due-process rights