Final answer:
The executive order that was limited by federal courts was Executive Order 13769, also known as the 'travel ban'.
Step-by-step explanation:
The presidential action that was limited by federal courts was Executive Order 13769, commonly known as the 'travel ban'.
This executive order, issued by Donald Trump in 2017, temporarily suspended entry to the United States for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries, later revised to six.
However, several federal courts challenged its constitutionality, leading to multiple injunctions and restrictions on its implementation.
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