New resistance battling Trump’s second term through onslaught of lawsuits taking aim at EOs
The Trump administration has been met with a barrage of legal challenges since taking office, with dozens of activist groups, legal organizations, elected officials, and individuals filing at least 49 lawsuits against his executive orders, proclamations, and memos. This wave of legal action reached a peak during the 2024 election cycle, when Trump faced four criminal indictments, culminating in a guilty verdict on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a Manhattan trial.
Despite maintaining his innocence and decrying the lawsuits as politically motivated attacks, Trump’s legal battles have only intensified since his reelection victory in November 2024. State attorneys general, such as Letitia James of New York, have vowed to continue challenging the administration’s actions that they believe are illegal or harmful to their constituents.
Among the numerous lawsuits filed against the Trump administration are challenges to executive orders related to immigration, refugee admissions, government efficiency, and accountability within the federal workforce. These lawsuits have been brought by a wide range of plaintiffs, including immigrant advocacy organizations, state governments, labor unions, and individual inmates.
One of the most contentious issues at the center of these legal battles is Trump’s efforts to restrict immigration and refugee admissions, which have been challenged by a coalition of states, advocacy groups, and individuals. Additionally, Trump’s orders to realign foreign aid, dismantle consumer protection agencies, and impose restrictions on transgender inmates have also sparked legal challenges from various quarters.
As the legal battles continue to unfold, it remains to be seen how the courts will ultimately rule on these challenges to the Trump administration’s policies. However, one thing is clear: the fight against Trump’s agenda is far from over, and the legal system will continue to play a crucial role in holding the administration accountable to the rule of law.
