Legal Update – Executive Order on Debanking

August 19, 2025

On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans” to combat perceived “politicized or unlawful debanking” practices by regulated financial institutions against persons or entities based on their political affiliations, religious beliefs, or business activities. Our Legal Update, available here, provides an overview of the Executive Order’s requirements and key takeaways for banks and credit unions that may face new scrutiny by their regulators in the area of fair access following the Order.

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