March 27, 2026
Negative Migration In 2025, Ending DEI In Federal Contracting, Day 41 Of Democrat Shutdown Of DHS, Patriot Benjamin Edes, And More
On March 26, 2026, the White House published the release: America First in Action: U.S. Records Net Negative Migration Across Every Metro Area citing an historic turnaround on immigration thanks to President Trump's unrelenting commitment to securing our borders.
Of course, they aren't telling us how many legal 'immigrants' and/or 'migrants' they are allowing into the country. And they are focusing on the Southern Border. They are not mentioning what is happening along our Northern Border with Canada.
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed EO Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors acknowledging in Section 1 states that it is the policy of the US to promote economy and efficiency in Federal contracting by preventing racial discrimination. This section acknowledges:
DEI activities are not only unethical and often illegal, but also cause inefficiencies, waste, and abuse within entities that engage in such practices. Specifically, DEI activities impose artificial costs in hiring, promotion, and operations by precluding implementation of merit-based principles; creating excessive workforce turnover by elevating immutable characteristics over job performance; and jeopardizing the sort of employee collaboration and problem-solving that is essential to fostering efficient and high-quality work. DEI activities also create unnecessary costs by reducing the pool of available labor by artificially limiting companies to hiring or promoting certain individuals, suppliers, or intermediaries based on their race or ethnicity. These costs are inevitably passed on to the Federal Government when it contracts with companies who engage in racially discriminatory DEI activities, or who use subcontractors who do so.
Section 2 defines "racially discriminatory DEI activities" and "Program participation" as these terms pertain to this EO.
Section 3 orders that within 30 days of this EO, contracts and contract-like instruments (including subcontracts and lower-tier subcontracts) must contain the following clause:
“In connection with the performance of work under this contract, [the contractor/appropriate party (contractor)] agrees as follows:
- The contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities, as defined in section 2 of the Executive Order of March 26, 2026 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors);
- The contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the contracting agency pursuant to the Executive Order of March 26, 2026 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors), for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;
- In the event of the contractor’s or a subcontractor’s noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;
- The contractor will report any subcontractor’s known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the contracting department or agency and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the contracting department or agency;
- The contractor will inform the contracting department or agency if a subcontractor sues the contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause; and
- The contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code (False Claims Act).”.
Section 4 covers penalties for violating this EO calling for cancellation, termination, or suspension of any contract or contract-like instrument that fails to include and comply with the above stipulations. In addition, contractors or subcontractors can be suspended or debarred for failure to comply. Within 120 days of this order, agency heads will review their compliance with this EO and report to the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy regarding compliance. The AG shall determine whether to bring actions under the False Claims Act and ensure prompt review of civil actions brought by private persons.
Section 5 covers regulations and implementation ordering the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide for inclusion in Federal procurement, solicit to the above clause and remove any provisions that conflict or are inconsistent with the above clause. Within 60 days of this EO, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall issue deviation and interim guidance for this EO.
The accompanying Fact Sheet President Donald J. Trump Addresses DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors explains that this EO addresses DEI discrimination by Federal contractors; promotes merit and efficiency in Federal contracting; and serves America and Americans not ideological agendas.
Expect many more lawsuits over this EO even though the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is clear that DEI cannot be used to discriminate.
March 27, 2026 is Day 41 of the Democrat Partial Federal Government Shutdown.
On March 26, 2026 the Senate rejected a Cloture Motion on S.Amdt.4732 to S1383. This amendment requires voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot. The vote was 53 yeas (53 Republicans) to 47 nays (45 Democrats and 2 Independents).
On March 26, 2026 the Senate rejected the Cloture on the Motion to Proceed with HR7147 (funding DHS). The vote was 53 yeas (53 Republicans) to 47 nays (45 Democrats and 2 Independents).
At this point, the Senate is a joke. DHS will not be funded and the SAVE America Act is dead in the water unless something is done to remove the 60% minimum. While nuking the fillibuster is an option, it is not a good one. But, I don't see any other way around this debacle. The Republicans have caved to the Democrats demands and yet the Democrats still vote no. So, return to the original and change the fillibuster.
On March 26, 2026, the White House published the statement Congressional Bills H.R. 3377, H.R. 7194, H.R. 7211 Signed into Law - remember when he said he would not sign any bills until the SAVE America Act passed (discussed in my March 10, 2026 ANP Article)? Well, this makes the 2nd time he is signing bills before the SAVE America Act is passed (the first time was discussed in my March 21, 2026 ANP Article). So, for what did he change is mind and sign them anyway?
HR3377 - To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. This bill was introduced by Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) on May 13, 2025 and has no co-sponsors. Section 1 states:
(a) Authorization.—Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to James Capers, Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of valor described.—The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
HR7194 - To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Nicholas Dockery for acts of valor as a member of the Army while serving in Afghanistan. This bill was introduced by James R Baird (R-IN-4) on January 21, 2026 and has no co-sponsors. The bill states:
Section 1 states: this act may be cited as the Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act.
Section 2 states:
(a) Authorization.—Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, to Nicholas Dockery, formerly known as Kareem N. Dockery for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of valor described.—The acts of valor described in section 2 of this Act are the actions of Nicholas Dockery, as a member of the Army, on October 2, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan, for which he was previously awarded the Silver Star.
HR7211 - To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes. This bill was introduced by H Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9) on January 22, 2026 and has no co-sponsors. The Section 1 states:
(a) Authorization.—Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections 8298(a) and 8300 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to John W. Ripley for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of valor described.—The acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of John W. Ripley, as a member of the Marine Corps, on April 2, 1972, during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.
So, I am OK with President Trump setting his statement to not sign bills aside so these Service Members can receive the Medal of Honor (discussed in my March 26, 2025 ANP Article) they deserve for their actions in combat.
LAWFARE lawsuit tracker to date:
- 227 active cases
- 22 suits filed by the Trump Administration
- 17 SCOTUS stays or motions to vacate of lower court orders
- 2 SCOTUS affirmation of lower court order
- 9 suits where judges ruled for the federal government
- 10 suits where judges ruled against the federal government
- 6 criminal prosecutions by the DOJ:
- Representative McIver,
- former FBI Director James Comey, dismissed without prejudice 11/24/2025,
- former National Security Advisor John Bolton,
- (illegal alien) Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ordered released 12/11/2025;
- New York AG Letitia A James, dismissed without prejudice 11/24/2025,
- Congressional candidate Katherine Abughazaleh
On March 23, 2026, A new lawsuit Leon Rengel v. United States docket # 1:26-cv-01008 filed in District Court, District of Columbia on March 23, 2026 about CECOT Detention where a Venezuelan who was deported to El Salvador and detained in CECOT is suing the United States uned the Federal Tort Claims Act seeking at least $1,300,000 for alleged injuries arising from several negligent and intentional tortious acts and omissions. The lawsuit seeks the following relief:
- A declaratory judgement that the actions described herein deprived Plaintiff of his rights under federal and state law;
- Compensatory damages against the United States pursuant to the FTCA in the amount of at least $1,300,000;
- Attorneys’ fees and costs; and
- Such other relief as the Court deems necessary and just.
The lawsuit begins by stating:
- Approximately one year ago, officers of the United States disregarded the Constitution, abused their authority under law, and flouted the federal judiciary in order to effectuate the Trump Administration’s (the “Administration”) illegitimate goals of punishing Venezuelan immigrants and broadly intimidating non-citizens from pursuing legal avenues to immigration through the targeted persecution of Venezuelan immigrants. Through a series of unconstitutional and ultra vires acts by high ranking federal officials and law enforcement officers,
- Plaintiff Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel was wrongly identified as a member of the gang Tren de Aragua (“TdA”), repeatedly denied due process, falsely imprisoned, intentionally deceived, and—ultimately—illegally sent to El Salvador in blatant violation of a court order. In El Salvador, a country far from Plaintiff’s country of origin of Venezuela, and far from his home in the United States, he spent four months in prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center (“CECOT”), where
- Salvadoran officials subjected him to physical and psychological abuse, humiliation, and degradation. This all occurred while the United States retained constructive custody over Plaintiff.
I think the lawsuit should start:
Tren de Artagua has been named a terrorist organization. Plaintiff is a verified Tren de Aragua member.
I am sure the defendants will provide a list of crimes this person has committed both in their home country as well as those committed while living in the US.
I do note that the plaintiff is represented by lawyers from the "Democracy Defenders Fund" based in Washington, DC. This group has been actively pursuing activist causes in the birthright citizenship case, AmeriCorps, VOA, TSA Union, Lisa Cook, Letitia James, and James Comey. They have also litigated against DOGE and Elon Musk (OPM's Disclosure of data) along with numerous FOIAs and lawsuits against the DOJ. These people are the ones trying to block the acceptance of a Qatari jet and Apple's gift to President Trump. They are also behind filing against the USDA over SNAP. They are also involved in voting, challenging President Trump's voting EOs and Elon Musk's Wisconsin lottery. I wonder where all the money is coming from for these folks to have so many lawsuits going at the same time.
Today's Patriot is The Loyal Nine (discussed in my March 25, 2026 ANP Article) member Benjamin Edes who was born October 15, 1732 in Charlestown, Province of Massachusetts Bay. He was one of 7 children. Benjamin received a modest education before moving to Boston in 1754.
In 1754, Benjamin married Martha Starr (1729-1806) in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony. The couple had 10 children, 7 of whom survived to adulthood.
Benjamin was a printer who partnered with John Gill buying The Boston Gazette and Country Journal on April 7, 1755. Both men were members of the Sons of Liberty and worked closely with Samuel Adams publishing revolutionary essays and letters. Benjamin and John also printed Eddy's Almanak for 1761. He also printed the first King James Bible using the 'new' stereotype printing plate technology.
Benjamin was extremely critical of the Stamp Act as well as the tea tax, Townshend Acts, and other measures he considered to be oppressive to the colonists. On the evening of the Boston Tea Party, Benjamin and John hosted the colonials participating in the Boston Tea Party in the room above the Gazette's office. The British attempted, twice, to arrest Benjamin for sedition. Benjamin escaped with his printing press.
In 1765, Benjamin joined with 8 other like-minded businessmen (George Trott, Henry Bass, John Avery, John Smith, Joseph Field, Stephen Cleverly, Thomas Chase, and Thomas Crafts) to form The Loyal Nine. These 9 men rallied and organized tax riots.
Benjamin continued to publish the Gazette until 1798, when he retired. He spent from 1798 to 1803 virtually penniless.
Benjamin died on December 11, 1803 at age 71 in Boston, Massachusetts. He is interred in Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts.
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