“executive action”

This page presents an official legal definition of “executive action” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Executive actions have the same effect as a law but are not subject to the legislative process.

These include presidential proclamations, presidential directives, executive orders, and presidential memoranda.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)