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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The Coming Attack on Free and Fair Elections

If we truly care about the future of free and fair elections, we must take the threat Trump poses to our elections literally and seriously.

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Federal Judge Says Trump Illegally Fired Chair of Federal Workers Protections Board

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law and exceeded his authority by firing the chair of a board that protects the rights of federal employees without reason.

California Judge Reverses Ruling on Huntington Beach Voter ID Law, Allows Case to Continue

A California judge reversed his dismissal Thursday of a challenge to Huntington Beach’s voter ID law after a state appeals court said he had to change his ruling.

Federal Judge Says Trump Exceeded Authority in Firing Head of Watchdog Agency

A federal judge said President Donald Trump exceeded his authority last month by firing the head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), a key federal whistleblower agency.