Democratic National Committee Files Lawsuit Against Trump
The party claims President Trump’s executive order aimed at independent agencies will gut the Federal Election Commission.
Suits and Litigation (Civil)
Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal
A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.
Judge Allows C.I.A. to Fire Officers Who Worked on Diversity Issues
Many of the officers had been ordered to take positions in recruiting under the previous C.I.A. director.
‘Day of Reckoning’: Trial Over Greenpeace’s Role in Pipeline Protest Begins
Energy Transfer, which owns the Dakota Access Pipeline, is seeking $300 million, a sum that Greenpeace says could bankrupt the storied environmental group.
Trump Administration Cuts Nearly 10,000 Foreign Aid Programs
In a court filing, administration lawyers also said the government would miss the judge’s deadline to restart funding that has been on pause since January.
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order to Suspend Refugee Program
The preliminary injunction orders the government to effectively restore the decades-old U.S. Refugee Admissions Program while a lawsuit to preserve it proceeds.
Abortion Pill Maker Enters Legal Fight Over F.D.A. Rules
GenBioPro, a leading manufacturer of abortion medication, is preparing to go to battle with the Trump administration.
Two Members of Privacy Watchdog, Summarily Fired by Trump, File Lawsuit
The case joins a rising number of legal challenges to President Trump’s firing spree that has violated limits on his power.
Greenpeace Is Going to Trial in $300 Million Suit That Poses Bankruptcy Risk
In a closely watched case, the owner of the Dakota Access Pipeline is claiming the environmental group masterminded protests that hurt the company’s business.
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts
A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to cut billions in funding.