Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations

Summary

The President is working to reduce the number of regulations that could lead to criminal penalties. The goal is to make sure people aren't punished for breaking rules they didn't know existed. The President wants agencies to focus on punishing people who knowingly break the law and cause harm. Agencies should also be more clear about which actions could lead to criminal charges. The President also makes it clear that this order does not apply to the enforcement of immigration laws or regulations related to national security or defense.

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Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations