President Donald J. Trump

Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC

On December 16, 2025, Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit in Miami federal court against the BBC, claiming a video clip from his January 6, 2025 speech was fabricated and aired on the Panorama documentary program to discourage Florida voters before the 2024 election. The lawsuit alleges the BBC doctored footage despite the program not being broadcast in the U.S.

Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll Verdict to Supreme Court

On November 10, 2025, Trump's legal team petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the E. Jean Carroll verdict. The Supreme Court scheduled multiple conferences to consider the petition, with the initial February 20, 2026 conference being rescheduled twice through March 2026.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over Epstein article

On July 18, 2025, Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, and two WSJ journalists. The lawsuit followed a July 17 article reporting that Trump had written a lewd note with a drawing of a nude woman in a 2003 birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein.

Court Rejects Trump's Request for Full Panel Hearing in Carroll Case

On January 14, 2025, Trump requested an en banc hearing before a full appeals court panel in the E. Jean Carroll case. The court rejected this request on June 13, 2025, upholding the decision of the original panel.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting v. FEMA lawsuit filed

A federal lawsuit (1:25-cv-00740) was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting against the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the second Trump presidency. The case involves a legal dispute between the public broadcasting entity and the federal emergency management agency.

Abrego Garcia v. Noem Litigation

Multiple legal proceedings initiated involving Abrego Garcia and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, including cases in the District of Maryland and appeals to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. The litigation represents ongoing judicial challenges during the second Trump administration.

Massachusetts Judge Blocks Enforcement of Trump Executive Order

On February 13, 2025, Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the District Court of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of an Executive Order issued during Trump's second presidency. The judicial action represents a legal setback for the administration's implementation of the order.

Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction

On February 10, 2025, Judge Joseph N. Laplante of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction. The injunction represents a judicial action limiting or enjoining specific conduct or policy implementation related to the Trump administration.

Illinois v. FEMA lawsuit filed in federal court

The State of Illinois filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency in U.S. District Court of Rhode Island (Case No. 1:25-cv-00206). The case involves a dispute between the state and a federal agency during the second Trump administration.

Proclamation 10903 issued under Alien Enemies Act

President Trump issued Proclamation 10903 invoking the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely-used 1798 law authorizing the president to declare nationals of hostile countries as enemy aliens. The proclamation became controversial for its expansive interpretation and potential civil liberties implications.

National TPS Alliance v. Noem Supreme Court Appeal

A legal challenge to TPS (Temporary Protected Status) policy decisions reached the Supreme Court. The case progressed from Northern District of California (3:25-cv-01766) through the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (25-2120) before being appealed to the Supreme Court as Noem v. National TPS Alliance (24A1059).

Executive Order 14217 Targeting U.S. Institute of Peace

President Trump signed Executive Order 14217 directing actions against the U.S. Institute of Peace, an independent federal agency. The order represented a significant policy shift regarding the government agency's operations and mandate.

CASA Inc. v. Trump appealed to Supreme Court

CASA Inc. filed suit against Trump in the District of Maryland (8:25-cv-00201-DLB), which was appealed to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (25-1153) and subsequently appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court (Trump v. CASA Inc., 24A884). The case proceeded through multiple levels of appellate review.

Trump Files Lawsuits Seeking $240M in Compensation from DOJ and Treasury

Trump filed a claim against the Department of Justice seeking $230 million in compensation for the FBI investigation related to classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago. In 2026, he filed an additional lawsuit against the Department of Treasury requesting $10 billion in compensation for an alleged leak of his tax returns during his first term.

Federal Court Challenge to Trump Administration Personnel Policy

The American Federation of Government Employees challenged Office of Personnel Management actions in federal district court (N.D. Cal.), with the case appealed to the Ninth Circuit and subsequently to the Supreme Court. The litigation involves disputes over personnel management policies during the second Trump presidency.

D.V.D. v. DHS case appealed to Supreme Court

A case titled D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, originally filed in the District of Massachusetts (1:25-cv-10676), was appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The case was subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court under two separate docket numbers (24A1153) regarding applications for stay and motions for clarification.

Massachusetts Fair Housing Center v. HUD Legal Challenge

Massachusetts Fair Housing Center filed a lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (Case 3:25-cv-30041) in U.S. District Court for Massachusetts. The case was appealed to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals (25-1368) with a joint motion to dismiss filed by the parties.

FOIA and Record-Keeping Requirements Legal Matters

Legal proceedings and matters concerning Freedom of Information Act compliance and federal record-keeping requirements during the second Trump presidency. This encompasses disputes and legal issues related to the handling and preservation of official records.

Executive Order 14168: TSA Transgender Officer Restrictions

Executive Order 14168 was issued restricting the duties of transgender TSA officers. The order represented a policy change affecting federal workforce composition and civil service employment practices for a specific demographic group.

Orr v. Trump appealed to Supreme Court

A case titled Orr v. Trump was filed in the District of Massachusetts (1:25-cv-10313), appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals (25-1579), and then appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court as Trump v. Orr (25A319). The case represents ongoing litigation against Trump during his second presidency.

Executive Order 14168 on Transgender Passport Policy

Executive Order 14168 modified U.S. passport policy regarding transgender individuals. The order altered the process for passport gender markers, affecting how transgender citizens could update their travel documents.

California v. Department of Education Case Reaches Supreme Court

State of California filed suit against the U.S. Department of Education in District Court in Massachusetts (case 1:25-cv-10548). The case was appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals (25-1244) and subsequently appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court as Department of Education v. California (docket 24A910).

Executive Orders 14168, 14185, 14190 on School Library Books

Three executive orders issued during Trump's second presidency concerning the removal of books from school libraries. These orders became subject to legal proceedings documented in Trump's legal affairs record.

Executive Order 14168 on Transgender Federal Employee Civil Rights

Executive Order 14168 addressed civil rights protections for transgender employees of the federal government. The order pertains to employment policies affecting transgender federal workers.

Over 100 Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration

Multiple legal actions were filed against the Trump administration during the second presidency, with over 100 suits documented in addition to a separate class action lawsuit. These cases represent various legal challenges brought against the administration.

ACLU Sues Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Policy

On January 20, 2025, the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging policies affecting birthright citizenship. The suit cited the 14th Amendment and the 1898 Supreme Court decision U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark on behalf of civil rights organizations including the New Hampshire Indonesian Community, LULAC, and Make the Road Work.

Bureau of International Labor Affairs ends nonprofit agreements

The Trump administration ended agreements between the Bureau of International Labor Affairs and nonprofit organizations. This action reduced collaborative partnerships in international labor affairs programming.

Executive Orders 14154, 14151, 14222 on Energy and Environmental Fund Impoundment

Trump issued executive orders 14154, 14151, and 14222 directing the impoundment of previously allocated federal funds related to energy and environmental programs. The impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds raised legal and constitutional questions regarding executive authority over federal spending.

FOIA, Records Retention and Online Information Removal Policies

During the second Trump presidency, policies and actions concerning the Freedom of Information Act, federal records retention requirements, and removal of online information were implemented or proposed. These measures became subjects of legal and administrative scrutiny regarding transparency and records management.

Multiple lawsuits consolidated under LULAC v. Executive Office

Three separate lawsuits filed by the Democratic National Committee, League of Latin American Citizens, and League of Women Voters Education Fund were consolidated and proceeded under League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President. The consolidation combined multiple legal challenges during the second Trump presidency.

Executive Order 14187 on Education Funding and Transgender Student Disclosure

Executive Order 14187 was signed making federal education funding conditional on schools' disclosure of transgender students' identities to parents. Critics argued the order threatened student safety and privacy, while supporters contended it gave parents information about their children's welfare.

Federal deferred resignation program memo issued

A memo referred to as the "Fork in the Road" memo established a federal deferred resignation program during the second Trump presidency. The program was documented in official communications related to personnel and administrative matters within the federal government.

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

Pregnant women and a plaintiff identified as O. Doe filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts against Donald Trump challenging Executive Order 14160, which would rescind birthright citizenship. The plaintiffs cited the 14th Amendment and the precedent established in U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) in their legal challenge.

Doe v. Noem case appealed through federal courts to Supreme Court

A case styled Doe v. Noem was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (case no. 1:25-cv-10495) and subsequently appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals (case no. 25-1384). The case was further appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court under the caption Noem v. Doe (docket no. 24A1079).

AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. State Department lawsuit

AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of State (case 1:25-cv-00400 in D.D.C.). The case was appealed to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and subsequently to the Supreme Court as Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (24A831).

Federalizing Oregon National Guard and deploying National Guard from other states

During the second Trump presidency, the administration moved to federalize the Oregon National Guard and deploy National Guard units from other states to Oregon. This action was related to federal responses to civil unrest and border security operations, raising questions about federalism and state-federal authority.

League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump lawsuit filed

League of Women Voters Education Fund filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, case number 1:25-cv-00955. The case represents a legal challenge brought during the second Trump presidency.

AP Sues White House Over Press Pool Access Ban

The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three White House Office members for banning AP journalists from press pool events in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One. The ban followed the AP's continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" rather than "Gulf of America," the name established in Executive Order 14172.

E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity lawsuit filed

A federal lawsuit (E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity) was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia and subsequently appealed to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The case involves challenges to Department of Defense Education Activity policies during the second Trump administration.

State of Washington v. Trump - Multi-Level Court Challenge

The State of Washington filed a federal lawsuit against Trump in the Western District of Washington (Case No. 2:25-cv-00127-JCC). The case was appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (Nos. 25-674 and 25-807) and subsequently appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court (Trump v. State of Washington, No. 24A885).

Google Antitrust Case Continuance Requested Until September 2025

Lawyers for Google and Trump requested a court continuance until September 2, 2025, to reach an agreement on next steps in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The DOJ lawsuit alleges Google maintains a monopoly on online search and seeks to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser.

W.M.M. v. Trump and A.A.R.P. v. Trump cases appealed to 5th Circuit and Supreme Court

Legal challenges designated W.M.M. v. Trump (N.D. Tex., 1:25-cv-00059) and A.A.R.P. v. Trump were appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (25-10534) and to the Supreme Court (24A1007). These cases represent ongoing litigation against Trump during his second presidency.

FBI Agents Association Files Lawsuit Against Department of Justice

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Case No. 1:25-cv-00328). The lawsuit represents a legal challenge brought by FBI agents' representatives during the second Trump presidency.

Federalization of Illinois National Guard and Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois

Trump federalized the Illinois National Guard and deployed the Texas National Guard to Illinois. This action was part of efforts to address public safety concerns. The deployment raised questions about federalism and state authority.

California Infrastructure v. Citibank lawsuit filed

California Infrastructure and Economic Development and Climate United Fund filed consolidated lawsuits against Citibank in U.S. District Court for D.C. (Case 1:25-cv-00820). The cases appear related to banking practices regarding climate and economic development issues during the second Trump presidency.

State of New Jersey v. Trump - Federal Court Case

State of New Jersey filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Case No. 1:25-cv-10139). The case was appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals and subsequently to the U.S. Supreme Court under the docket number Trump v. State of New Jersey (24A886).

Victim Rights Law Center v. U.S. Department of Education lawsuit filed

A lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts (case 1:25-cv-11042) by the Victim Rights Law Center against the U.S. Department of Education during the second Trump presidency. The case represents a legal challenge to Department of Education policies or actions.

Legal Challenge to Executive Order 14160 on Birthright Citizenship

A lawsuit was filed challenging Executive Order 14160, which sought to limit birthright citizenship rights under the 14th Amendment. The legal action contested the constitutionality of the executive order's attempt to restrict citizenship granted at birth to children of non-citizen parents.

Bessent v. Dellinger Supreme Court Case Withdrawn

A case designated Bessent v. Dellinger was filed in D.C. District Court (1:25-cv-00385), appealed to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and subsequently appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court (docket 24A790). The case was closed after the petitioner withdrew it.

Executive Orders 14161 and 14188 on Speech-Related Green Card and Visa Revocation

Trump signed Executive Orders 14161 and 14188 pertaining to the revocation of green cards and visas based on speech-related conduct. These orders raised constitutional concerns regarding free speech protections and the authority to revoke immigration status based on protected speech.