Trump Action Archive

A searchable record of documented actions, compiled weekly from public sources.

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Jun 4, 2026 The Department of Justice opened civil-rights investigations into 15 medical schools over admissions practices. Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The investigations could reshape how schools pursue diversity and raised concerns about federal pressure on educational inclusion policies.

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  • DoJ Investigates 15 Medical Schools for Alleged Discrimination — The U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 72 – 2026-05-30–2026-06-05 wk72_CR_025
Mar 18, 2026 Kai Schwemmer defended the University of Florida College Republicans after a Nazi salute controversy Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The defense of extremist conduct showed how organized politics can normalize intimidation and exclusionary rhetoric in civic life.

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  • Schwemmer's Defense of Extremist Actions — Kai Schwemmer defended the University of Florida College Republicans after the group was disbanded for a leader's Nazi salute, blaming "cancel culture" for the disbandment.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 61 – 2026-03-14–2026-03-20 wk61_CR_016
Mar 13, 2026 The FBI investigated the Old Dominion University shooting as terrorism Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The case highlighted the state's role in responding to violence that threatened safety and normal civic life at an educational institution.

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  • FBI Investigates Virginia University Shooting as Terrorism — The FBI is investigating a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as an act of terrorism.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13 wk60_CR_015
Feb 10, 2026 The Trump administration targeted student activists for deportation Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

Using immigration status against student activism threatened speech rights and academic freedom for noncitizens engaged in political expression.

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  • Trump Administration Targets Students for Deportation — The Trump administration has targeted students, such as Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk, for deportation due to their activism against U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13 wk56_CR_016
Feb 9, 2026 High school students across the United States walked out of school to protest ICE Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The walkouts showed youth participation in dissent and collective action against federal enforcement that affected their families and communities.

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  • High school students protest against ICE across the US — Thousands of high school students across the United States have been participating in walkouts to protest the presence and actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in their communities.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13 wk56_CR_014
Jan 24, 2026 ICE agents carried out raids in Minneapolis that disrupted schools, churches, and family life Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The raids spread fear through immigrant communities and burdened children's access to school and daily safety.

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  • ICE raids in Minneapolis cause widespread fear and disruption — On January 13, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids in Minneapolis, Minnesota, arresting individuals at various locations, including school bus stops and outside churches.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30 wk54_CR_007
Dec 11, 2025 UCLA researchers reported that ICE crackdowns had created fear, bullying, and attendance declines in schools Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The findings showed immigration enforcement spilling into schools and undermining equal access to education and daily security.

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  • ICE crackdowns create 'culture of fear' in schools, survey finds — A survey conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles’s Institute for Democracy, Education and Access (Idea) found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdowns have led to increased bullying and
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 47 – 2025-12-06–2025-12-12 wk47_CR_015
Dec 8, 2025 Branham High School students posed in a swastika formation that triggered public outrage and school response Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The incident underscored how hate expression can threaten equal belonging and safety for minority communities in civic institutions.

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  • San Jose High School Incident Sparks Outrage — A photo of eight students from Branham High School in San Jose, California, lying in the shape of a swastika on a football field was posted on social media, causing significant outrage.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 47 – 2025-12-06–2025-12-12 wk47_CR_007
Oct 24, 2025 A Baltimore school AI system and police led to a student being handcuffed after Doritos were misidentified as a gun Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The incident showed how flawed surveillance tools can trigger coercive treatment of students and threaten safety and rights in schools.

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CNN · BBC
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  • AI system error leads to student being handcuffed — An artificial intelligence system used by Baltimore county high schools mistakenly identified a bag of Doritos as a firearm, leading to the handcuffing of a student, Taki Allen, outside Kenwood High School in Essex
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24 wk40_CR_018
Sep 26, 2025 ICE detained Des Moines schools superintendent Ian Roberts Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The detention showed immigration enforcement reaching a prominent public-school leader, disrupting community governance and raising due process concerns.

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  • ICE detains superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district — Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines public schools, was detained by U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 36 – 2025-09-20–2025-09-26 wk36_CR_028
Sep 16, 2025 The University of California sued the Trump administration over a funding freeze and fine tied to campus speech issues Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The lawsuit argued that federal funding power was being used to pressure academic freedom and suppress protected expression.

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NPR · PBS
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  • University of California Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze — The University of California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing research funding and imposing a $1.2 billion fine on UCLA.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_CR_008
Sep 14, 2025 Elon Musk amplified a list of educators over their comments about Charlie Kirk's killing Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The targeting contributed to a chilling effect on speech in education by exposing teachers to punishment for political expression.

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  • Elon Musk targets educators over Kirk's murder — Elon Musk reposted a list of individuals who allegedly made negative comments about the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, suggesting that educators are poisoning the minds of children.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_CR_005
Sep 5, 2025 A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore Harvard grant funding Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The ruling protected academic independence by blocking retaliatory use of federal money against a university.

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  • Federal Judge Orders Reversal of Harvard Grant Termination — A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated $2.6 billion in grants to Harvard University, ordering the reversal of funding cuts.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 33 – 2025-08-30–2025-09-05 wk33_CR_026
Aug 20, 2025 The Education Department rescinded guidance supporting English learners in schools Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The rescission weakened federal support for language access in education and reduced protections for students who rely on those services.

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  • Education Department Rescinds English Learner Support Guidance — The Trump administration's Education Department rescinded an Obama-era guidance requiring schools to provide support for students learning English.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22 wk31_CR_008
Aug 7, 2025 Harvard University sued the Trump administration over funding cuts and loss of international-student eligibility Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The lawsuit challenged federal pressure on academic autonomy and defended institutional rights against coercive funding tactics.

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  • Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding cuts — Harvard University has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over $2.6 billion in funding cuts and the revocation of its eligibility to host international students.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 29 – 2025-08-02–2025-08-08 wk29_CR_019
Jul 31, 2025 Oklahoma education officials required teachers from liberal states to take an America First certification test Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The requirement imposed ideological screening on educators and threatened viewpoint diversity in public education.

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  • Oklahoma requires teachers to take MAGA Exam — Oklahoma's education chief announced that teachers from liberal states will be required to take a new "America First" test to certify their alignment with state curriculum standards, developed in collaboration with
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01 wk28_CR_023
Jul 29, 2025 The Department of Justice sent a letter to George Mason University about a faculty senate resolution Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The intervention raised concerns that federal power was being used to pressure campus speech and internal academic governance.

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  • DOJ Reviews George Mason University Resolution — The DOJ sent a letter to George Mason University, reviewing a faculty senate resolution praising the university's president, who has been targeted by the Trump administration for his diversity, equity, and inclusion
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01 wk28_CR_013
Jul 21, 2025 A federal judge paused Mississippi's anti-DEI law Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The order temporarily protected speech and equal treatment in public education against a broad state restriction.

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  • US judge pauses enforcement on Mississippi’s new anti-DEI programs — US District Judge Henry Wingate has issued a temporary restraining order halting the enforcement of Mississippi's new law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools and universities.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 27 – 2025-07-19–2025-07-25 wk27_CR_010
Jul 3, 2025 The Supreme Court ruled that parents could opt children out of LGBTQ+-themed lessons and agreed to hear transgender sports ban cases Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The actions put LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools under greater legal pressure and signaled further national conflict over equal treatment.

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  • US Supreme Court ruling allows parental opt-outs from LGBTQ+ themed lessons — The US Supreme Court ruled in the case of Mahmoud v Taylor that parents in Maryland’s Montgomery County school district can opt their children out of lessons featuring LGBTQ+ themes if they believe it violates their
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 24 – 2025-06-28–2025-07-04 wk24_CR_023
May 22, 2025 Judge Allison Burroughs temporarily blocked DHS from revoking Harvard's student visa program Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The order protected international students from immediate displacement and checked executive retaliation against a university through immigration law.

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  • Judge Blocks DHS Order Revoking Student Visas — U.S.
  • Temporary restraining order ruling — President and Fellows of Harvard College v. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-11472 — Judge Allison Burroughs granted a temporary restraining order (TRO).
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23 wk18_CR_031
May 22, 2025 A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education and ordered fired employees reinstated Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The ruling protected a major public institution whose work affects equal access to education and federal civil rights enforcement.

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  • Federal Judge Blocks Dismantling of Department of Education — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education, ordering the reinstatement of fired employees.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23 wk18_CR_032
May 21, 2025 A federal judge blocked cancellation of a desegregation education grant Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The injunction preserved support for school desegregation work and protected a federal equity program from abrupt termination.

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  • Preliminary injunction ruling — Southern Education Foundation v. United States Department of Education (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01079 — Judge Paul L.
  • Federal Judge Blocks Cancellation of Education Grant for Desegregation — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from canceling funds for an education grant supporting desegregation efforts in southern schools.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23 wk18_CR_027
May 20, 2025 A California appeals court halted the Temecula Valley school district's CRT ban Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The ruling protected educators and students from vague censorship rules that chilled teaching about race and history.

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  • California court halts Temecula Valley school district's CRT ban — The California appeals court has ordered the Temecula Valley unified school district to pause its ban on critical race theory (CRT).
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23 wk18_CR_020
Apr 28, 2025 Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker held a 12-hour Capitol sit-in against the Republican funding plan Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The protest used public dissent inside a governing institution to oppose cuts affecting vulnerable groups and public services.

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  • Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker hold 12-hour sit-in against GOP funding plan — On Sunday, Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker held a 12-hour sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol to protest the Republican-proposed budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year.
  • Democratic sit-in protest against Republican budget bill — Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker conducted a sit-in protest on the steps of the US Capitol for over 12 hours, opposing the proposed Republican budget plan that includes significant cuts to essential programs such as
  • Democratic sit-in protest against Republican budget cuts — House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker led a live-streamed sit-in protest on the steps of the U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 15 – 2025-04-26–2025-05-02 wk15_CR_011
Apr 26, 2025 Universities and the Trump administration disciplined or pressured student protesters over pro-Palestinian activism Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The combined federal and campus response narrowed space for protest and speech in higher education.

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  • Trump administration targets universities over pro-Palestinian protests — In March 2025, the Trump administration listed Swarthmore College among 60 schools at risk of losing federal funding for allowing what it deemed antisemitic harassment on campus.
  • Universities penalize students for pro-Palestinian protests — Universities across the United States, including Swarthmore College, Columbia, and Harvard, have been penalizing students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 15 – 2025-04-26–2025-05-02 wk15_CR_002