Trump accountability lawsuits

Washington, D.C. Federal Election Commission Independence Challenge

Lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and its congressional campaign arms against President Donald Trump (R), Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and its commissioners challenging Executive Order 14215, which purports…

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Washington, D.C. United States Agency for International Development Shutdown Challenge

Lawsuit filed by the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) and the Journalism Development Network (JDN) against President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vought and…

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Washington, D.C. Special Counsel Unlawful Dismissal Challenge

Lawsuit filed by Hampton Dellinger, head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, against President Donald Trump and several political appointees within his administration challenging Trump’s attempt to illegally fire him. 

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Elon Musk Hollows Government So Trump Can Refill It

In more than 30 lawsuits filed against the new administration — including involving Musk’s activities — the government has not won one on the merits.

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Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order Targeting Law Firm for Election Work

A federal judge Wednesday issued a temporary block to President Donald Trump’s executive order against the law firm Perkins Coie for its election work representing his political opponents. 

Judge Allows Trump to Dismiss Head of One of the Smallest U.S. Agencies

A federal judge Tuesday rejected a request to block the Trump administration from firing the head of the U.S. African Development Foundation, one of the smallest agencies in the federal government.

Appeals Court to Hear Challenge to D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument Friday on the constitutionality of the district’s law allowing noncitizen voting in local elections.