Trump Action Archive

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• Bondi reinstates federal death penalty — Attorney General Pam Bondi reinstated the federal death penalty, ending a moratorium from the Biden administration. She called for its use in cases involving the murder of police and urged new state charges for individuals with commuted sentences.

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• DOJ sues Chicago and Illinois — The DOJ filed a lawsuit against Chicago and Illinois, arguing that the city and state are interfering with Trump's immigration crackdown and seeking to block sanctuary laws. This legal action challenges local efforts to protect undocumented immigrants.

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• Elon Musk and Tom Cotton attack judge over DOGE records — Elon Musk and Senator Tom Cotton criticized a judge who temporarily blocked DOGE employees from accessing sensitive Treasury records. Cotton labeled the judge an "outlaw" and suggested he should be barred from hearing future cases against the Trump administration. This attack on the judiciary highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and the courts.
• Elon Musk calls for impeachment of federal judge blocking DOGE access to treasury records — On 9 February, after federal judge Paul Engelmayer blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of sensitive and personal treasury records, billionaire Elon Musk baselessly accused the judge of being a "corrupt judge protecting corruption" on X and called for his impeachment. Musk, who donated close to $300 million to Trump's campaign, has approximately 200 million followers on the platform. Trump subsequently echoed these attacks.

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• Judge blocks trans women prison transfers — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring trans women to men's prisons and ending their gender-affirming care. This decision protects the rights and safety of trans women in the prison system.

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• Trump changes position on trans youth case — The Trump administration changed the federal government's position in a Supreme Court case involving a Tennessee law banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans youth, arguing in favor of the ban. This shift reflects the administration's stance on transgender rights.

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• Struebing warns of national security threat — Jake Struebing, a former assistant US attorney, stated that his removal and the firing of other Justice Department employees involved in Jan. 6 investigations pose a "threat to national security." This highlights concerns about the administration's interference in law enforcement.

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• Judge blocks Trump from placing USAID employees on leave — U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols blocked the Trump administration from placing over 2,000 employees of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on paid leave, countering claims of corruption made by Trump and his allies. The judge's ruling prevents the administration from executing its plan without evidence.
• Judge blocks Trump and Musk's attempt to put USAid workers on leave — A judge temporarily blocked an effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to put thousands of workers from the US Agency for International Development (USAid) on leave. This action was part of Musk's "department of government efficiency" initiative, which has been attempting to dismantle various federal agencies, including shutting down DEI programs and eliminating entire agencies. The judge's decision halts the administration's move, pending further legal review.

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• Bondi launches Weaponization Working Group — Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a "Weaponization Working Group" to review prosecutions of Trump and investigate alleged prosecutorial abuse related to Jan. 6 investigations. This group aims to challenge legal actions against Trump and his allies.