Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Appeal filed — Somerville Public Schools v. Trump (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10677 — Defendants appealed Judge Joun's May 22 preliminary injunction.
• Notice of appeal filed — State of New York v. McMahon (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10601 — Judge Myong Joun granted a joint motion for a preliminary injunction filed by the plaintiffs in this case and in Somerville Public Schools v.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Somerville Public Schools v. Trump (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10677 — Judge Myong Joun granted a joint motion for a a preliminary injunction filed by the plaintiffs in this case and in State of New York v.

Supporting reports

• Trump Hosts Crypto Dinner at Country Club — Former President Donald Trump hosted a crypto-themed dinner at his country club near Washington, D.C., where attendees reportedly spent a combined $394 million on a cryptocurrency associated with Trump.
• Trump Hosts “Pay-to-Play” Dinner with Cryptocurrency Investors — Trump hosted a dinner at his Virginia golf club for top investors in his personal cryptocurrency, raising concerns about potential influence on US financial regulations.

Supporting reports

• General Services Administration Rescinds 36 Federal Travel Regulation Bulletins — The General Services Administration (GSA) has rescinded 36 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) bulletins, effective May 22, 2025.

Supporting reports

• DoJ moves to cancel police reform deals with Minneapolis and Louisville — The U.S.
• DOJ Ends Negotiations for Police Reform Settlements — The DOJ's Civil Rights Division announced it will end negotiations for court-approved settlements with police agencies in Minneapolis and Louisville, despite previous findings of civil rights violations.

Supporting reports

• ICE Denies Mahmoud Khalil Contact Visit with Newborn Son — Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist, was denied a contact visit with his newborn son by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
• ICE Denies Contact Visit for Detainee’s Family — Mahmoud Khalil's legal team reported that ICE and GEO Group denied a contact visit with his wife and newborn, violating ICE standards.

Supporting reports

• ICE Detains Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil — Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and green card holder, remains detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana.

Supporting reports

• DOJ investigates Chicago for civil rights violations — The U.S.
• DOJ investigates Harvard Law Review for civil rights violations — The Trump administration announced an investigation into whether Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review violated civil rights laws by allegedly engaging in race-based discrimination when fast-tracking an article
• EEOC probes Harvard for anti-white and anti-Asian hiring discrimination — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating whether Harvard University discriminated against white and Asian individuals in its hiring and promotion practices.

Supporting reports

• 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.

Supporting reports

• Preliminary injunction ruling — Y.A.P.A v. Trump (M.D. Ga.) 4:25-cv-00144 — Judge Clay Land granted a preliminary injunction barring the government from transferring a Venezuelan detainee under the Alien Enemies Act, holding that removal is prohibited until the government complies with the
• Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Venezuelan Man to El Salvador — A federal judge in Georgia temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan man to El Salvador, citing concerns about due process.

Supporting reports

• Federal Judge Dismisses Trespassing Charge Against Newark Mayor — A federal judge dismissed a trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, criticizing the state US attorney's office for a "worrisome misstep." This dismissal underscores concerns about prosecutorial conduct and

Supporting reports

• Summary judgment ruling — LeBlanc & Felten v. United States Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00542 — Judge Reggie Whalton issued a summary judgment for the Plaintiffs along with a memorandum opinion .
• Federal Judge Reverses Firings of Privacy Board Members — A federal judge reversed Trump's February firings of two Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, an independent watchdog agency.

Supporting reports

• Preliminary injunction ruling — Carter v. Department of Education (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00744 — The court denied Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction.

Supporting reports

• Appeal filed — CREW v. DOGE (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00511 — The government appealed to the Supreme Court, asking for a stay of the discovery order including the deposition by the putative head of DOGE, Amy Gleason.
• Case update — CREW v. DOGE (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00511 — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary administrative stay blocking orders that DOGE comply with mandated expedited discovery, including deposition of Amy Gleason.
• Stay of District Court Orders in U.S. Doge Service v. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington — The Supreme Court, through Chief Justice John G.

Supporting reports

• CDC's lead poisoning prevention program questioned — During a Senate hearing, Secretary Kennedy assured Senator Jack Reed that the federal government was continuing to fund the childhood lead poisoning prevention program.
• Cuts to ALS research funding discussed in Senate hearing — Senator Dick Durbin expressed concern during a Senate hearing about cuts to research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the National Institutes of Health.
• HHS Secretary Kennedy deflects responsibility for funding cuts — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Supporting reports

• Rep. Nancy Mace Files Resolution to Expel Rep. McIver — Republican Rep.

Supporting reports

• Chicago Sun-Times Confirms AI-Generated Reading List — The Chicago Sun-Times confirmed that a summer reading list, which included several non-existent book titles, was created using artificial intelligence by a freelancer working with one of their content partners.

Supporting reports

• Defense Department Confirms Acceptance of Jet Gift from Qatar — The Defense Department confirmed the US government's acceptance of a jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One.

Supporting reports

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revokes Harvard's Foreign Exchange Student Program — DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sent a letter to Harvard University revoking their Foreign Exchange Student Program effective immediately, preventing the enrollment of additional foreign students and requiring current
• Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students — The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, citing alleged anti-American activities.

Supporting reports

• Case update — D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10676 — Judge Murphy ordered the Defendants to maintain custody and control of class members currently being removed to South Sudan or to any other third country and to ensure the practical feasibility of their return if the
• Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Maintain Custody of Immigrants — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain custody of immigrants being flown to South Sudan, citing potential violations of a court order.
• Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan — A federal judge in Massachusetts, Brian E.

Supporting reports

• 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).

Supporting reports

• US Supreme Court Restores Maine Lawmaker's Right to Vote After Censure — The US Supreme Court issued a brief order restoring Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby's right to vote in the state house, despite her censure and voting ban following a controversial social media post about a transgender

Supporting reports

• Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Against Andrew Cuomo — The New York Times reported that the Justice Department launched a criminal investigation against Andrew Cuomo, focusing on allegations of lying to Congress about COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.
• Justice Department Opens Inquiry into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid-19 Response — The U.S.

Supporting reports

• Preliminary injunction ruling — Solutions In Hometown Connections v. Noem (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-00885 — Judge Griggsby denied Plaintiffs' preliminary injunction motion and on May 29 issued a memorandum opinion affirming the denial of the preliminary injunction.

Supporting reports

• Verizon Ends DEI Policies and Programs — Verizon has officially ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, as revealed in a letter from Verizon Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Vandana Venkatesh to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Supporting reports

• Walmart and Subaru Announce Price Increases — Walmart announced it would raise prices due to tariffs, a move that could disproportionately affect poorer Americans, particularly in rural areas.