In the weeks since Inauguration Day, we have witnessed overwhelming changes in our federal politics. After taking office, President Trump has released dozens of executive orders that step well beyond his legal authority as president. These orders violate the free speech of NGOs, the civil rights of vulnerable communities, longstanding privacy laws, and laws requiring the administration to release already-appropriated funds.
He has illegally fired thousands of federal employees, threatened national security and violated personal privacy protections by broadly authorizing access to sensitive data at every level of government all under the guise of “efficiency.” Finally, the cancellation of almost all foreign assistance and blatant disregard for human rights has led to the separation of children from parents and the detention of U.S. citizens.
Our office has been receiving messages from UCC members from around the country who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and afraid about a constitutional crisis.
President Trump is showing us what happens when the checks and balances we learned about in history class break down. The UCC Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington D.C. is dedicated to raising the prophetic voice of the United Church of Christ on Capitol Hill.
As part of this work, we are dedicated to equipping our faith community with the tools they need to stay informed and take action during the first 100 days of the new administration. Since taking office, President Trump and his administration have worked to implement his stated policy goals as put forth in Project 2025 using methods that defy the law and the constitution. Below, you will find a log of the UCC Washington DC Office’s response to those actions alongside the National Setting and partner organizations.
Whether you’re mobilizing for immigration reform, preserving lifesaving foreign aid, or climate action, we hope these resources offer faithful grounding and actionable steps to continue the United Church of Christ’s mission to build a just world for all.
Keep track and stay vigilant by visiting UCC Advocacy Resources for the First 100 Days regularly.