News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers is alarmed by Trump Administration executive orders that could hamper health care and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and hurt people who are immigrants or seeking gender affirming care.

Here is a wrap-up of our statements, videos and blog posts on the executive orders.

NASW CEO Anthony Estreet responds to Trump Administration Executive Orders (YouTube)

NASW Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + Issues responds to executive order restricting gender-affirming care (NASW Facebook page)

Threats to Medicaid and Medicare: Potential Threats to Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations (webpage)

NASW's Appalled by Executive Order Ending DEI in Federal Government (NASW Social Work Blog)

Trump Administration's immigration executive orders will harm families, children (NASW Social Work Blog)

Don't Panic. Take Action! (YouTube)

Take Action

Urge your Members of Congress to Protect their Constituents. A flurry of Executive Orders from the Trump Administration have directly affected the clients that social workers serve. #NASW is pushing back on these harmful orders, and we ask you to join us by contacting your Members of Congress! Ask them to do their job and protect their constituents. Here’s how: https://buff.ly/2Ew9dv4

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