Trump Action Archive

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• US judge blocks Trump's anti-DEI directives — A federal judge in Maryland, Adam Abelson, temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump from enforcing bans on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at federal agencies and businesses contracting with the federal government. The judge ruled that Trump's directives likely violate the First Amendment, as they aim to suppress speech supportive of DEI. The injunction prevents Trump and federal agencies from implementing these orders while a lawsuit by the city of Baltimore and three groups is pending.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Nat’l Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Ed. v. Trump (D. Md.) 1:25-cv-00333 — Judge Adam B. Abelson issued a memorandum opinion and granted the preliminary injunction in large part, enjoining implementation of the Termination Provision of Executive Order 14151 and of the Certification and Enforcement Threat Provisions of Executive Order 14173. The court stated that “Plaintiffs' irreparable harms include widespread chilling of unquestionably protected speech." The court also denied the preliminary injunction in part, allowing the Attorney General to prepare the report pursuant to Executive Order 14173 and to engage in an investigation.

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• Case update — Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. Noem (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00418 — Plaintiffs filed a Reply reasserting their request for a TRO to prevent the government from sending more detainees to Guantánamo.
• Case update — New York et al v. Donald J. Trump (S.D.N.Y.) 1:25-cv-01144 — State Attorneys General submitted an amicus brief in support of Defendants.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — American Federation of Government Employees v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00352 — Judge Nichols issued an Order and Memorandum Opinion rejecting the preliminary injunction and dissolving the TRO. His reasoning included that Plaintiffs do not face irreparable harm after a series of concessions from Deputy Administrator Marocco, and that they could pursue remedies with administrative bodies governing disputes between the federal government and civil servants.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — County of Santa Clara v. Trump, et al (N.D. Cal.) 5:25-cv-00981 — Judge Eumi Lee ruled that both parties file Orders to Show Cause to explain why this case should not be stayed pending the Ninth Circuit's decision in Washington v. Trump. The hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction was also vacated and both parties filed OSCs on Feb. 28.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Doe v. McHenry (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00286 — Plaintiffs filed a memorandum and motion for a TRO and expanded the preliminary injunction to cover all Plaintiffs in the First Amendment Complaint.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management (E.D. Va.) 1:25-cv-00255 — Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order converting the motion for a TRO to a motion for a preliminary injunction, and denying the motion. Judge Alston wrote, “Plaintiffs' fears of future harm are much too speculative and would require the Court to make several leaps in reasoning in order to warrant injunctive relief” based on the record before the court. The judge stated: “Although the Court is denying injunctive relief based on the current record, Plaintiffs are permitted to take necessary action to protect their rights if, in the future, they experience harm that is more concrete and immediate, including if Plaintiffs are able to provide evidence that unauthorized personnel accessed the BFS and/or EHRI systems.”
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Jones v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00401 — Plaintiff filed a motion for a TRO and preliminary injunction on an emergency basis to stop Defendants from enforcing two sections of Executive Order 14168: Section 4(a), which requires inmate segregation based on biological sex, and Section 4(c), which bars federal prisons from providing medical care that would align inmates' physical characteristics with their gender identity.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Mennonite Church USA et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00403 — The court granted plaintiff's motion for a TRO and Preliminary Injunction, stopping the Administration from enforcing Sections 4(a) and 4(c) of Executive Order 14168 and maintaining Plaintiff's housing and medical treatment.
• Summary judgment ruling — Gwynne A. Wilcox v. Donald J. Trump et al (D.C. Cir.) 1:25-cv-00334 — Plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendants from carrying out immigration enforcement activities at their places of worship absent exigent circumstances or a judicial warrant.
• — The government filed a cross-motion for summary judgment, arguing statutory restrictions protecting NLRB members unconstitutionally conflict with the President's Article II powers.

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• Federal judges block DOGE from accessing Treasury data — At least two federal judges have blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive data from the Department of the Treasury. This action follows a lawsuit filed by Public Citizen on behalf of federal unions and a nonprofit organization, which argued that DOGE's access to such information would violate privacy rights. The Department of Justice agreed to restrict DOGE's access to Treasury data, except for two special employees who were granted limited access. One of these employees resigned after past racist social media posts were discovered.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — New York et al v. Donald J. Trump (S.D.N.Y.) 1:25-cv-01144 — Judge Vargas granted a limited preliminary injunction, enjoining the Treasury Department from granting access to DOGE-affiliated individuals to any payment record, payment systems, or any other data systems maintained by the Treasury Department containing personally identifiable information and/or confidential financial information of payees. The court noted that “a real possibility exists that sensitive information has already been shared outside of the Treasury Department, in potential violation of federal law.” The court ordered the Treasury Department to submit a report by March 24 including several forms of information and certifications including “the vetting and security clearances processes that members of the Treasury DOGE Team have undergone;” ”setting forth the legal authority pursuant to which each DOGE Team member was employed by or detailed to the Treasury Department;” and “explaining the reporting chains that govern the relationship between the DOGE Team members, USDS/DOGE, and Treasury leadership.”

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• Department of Justice announces removal of constitutional protections for administrative law judges — The Department of Justice, through Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle, announced on February 20, 2025, that it has determined multiple layers of removal restrictions protecting administrative law judges (ALJs) are unconstitutional. The department stated it is removing these protections to restore "constitutional accountability" and ensure Executive Branch officials answer to the President. The announcement invokes Supreme Court precedent but does not specify which case or provide legal analysis.

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• DOJ motion to dismiss Eric Adams indictment — Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general under Trump, appeared in a Manhattan courtroom to argue for the dismissal of a corruption indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The motion to dismiss was based on the rationale that continuing the prosecution would impede Adams's ability to collaborate with Trump's immigration agenda. The judge, Dale E Ho, questioned the appropriateness of this rationale, which could set a precedent for dismissing cases against other officials to facilitate cooperation with the president's policies. The hearing concluded without a decision, leaving Adams's legal future uncertain.
• Justice Department dismisses case against Eric Adams — Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, led the Justice Department in dismissing a corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The decision, aligned with the Trump administration's directive, was justified by Bove as necessary to avoid interfering with Adams' governance and to support federal immigration policies. The dismissal was formalized with signatures from Bove and two trial attorneys. This move reflects a shift in the Justice Department's approach, prioritizing political agendas over prosecutorial independence, and has led to multiple resignations within the department.

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• Justice Department dropped charges against Eric Adams — The U.S. Department of Justice requested the dropping of corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, which included conspiracy, wire fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions. This decision led to the resignation of seven prosecutors who were involved in the case, as they refused to comply with the directive. The charges were widely perceived as being dropped in exchange for Adams' cooperation with the Trump administration's immigration policies.
• DOJ drops bribery case against Eric Adams — The U.S. Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has ordered the dismissal of bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This decision has sparked controversy and concern over potential political motivations, as Adams has been seen as aligning with Trump. The move has led to resignations within the Justice Department, including the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon, who accused the DOJ of political interference. The decision has raised questions about the integrity of the judicial process and the rule of law.
• DOJ motion to dismiss Eric Adams indictment — Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general under Trump, appeared in a Manhattan courtroom to argue for the dismissal of a corruption indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The motion to dismiss was based on the rationale that continuing the prosecution would impede Adams's ability to collaborate with Trump's immigration agenda. The judge, Dale E Ho, questioned the appropriateness of this rationale, which could set a precedent for dismissing cases against other officials to facilitate cooperation with the president's policies. The hearing concluded without a decision, leaving Adams's legal future uncertain.
• Justice Department dismisses case against Eric Adams — Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, led the Justice Department in dismissing a corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The decision, aligned with the Trump administration's directive, was justified by Bove as necessary to avoid interfering with Adams' governance and to support federal immigration policies. The dismissal was formalized with signatures from Bove and two trial attorneys. This move reflects a shift in the Justice Department's approach, prioritizing political agendas over prosecutorial independence, and has led to multiple resignations within the department.

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• DOJ fires immigration judges — The Department of Justice fired over two dozen immigration judges, managers, and new hires, including five midlevel assistant chief immigration judges and 13 candidates for new judge positions. This action comes amid a backlog of approximately 3.5 million pending immigration cases. The firings have raised concerns about the administration's commitment to handling immigration cases effectively.
• — The Department of Justice, under President Trump, has fired multiple immigration judges amid a significant backlog of immigration cases. This action is part of a broader effort to reshape the judiciary and influence immigration policy, potentially impacting the fair adjudication of immigration cases.