State Lawsuits Against Trump Administration (2025)
- Challenge to AmeriCorps Elimination: 25 states, led by New York and California, sued to block Trump’s shutdown of AmeriCorps, citing separation of powers and statutory violations.
- Federal Grant Withholding Lawsuit: 21 states filed suit after the administration suspended federal funds to jurisdictions with “noncompliant” immigration policies, calling it political retribution.
- Trans Youth Sports Restrictions: Minnesota sued to stop enforcement of a federal rule penalizing schools for transgender-inclusive sports policies, citing Title IX violations.
- California DEI Program Ban: California filed suit over an executive order eliminating DEI programs, arguing First Amendment and Equal Protection violations.
- Birthright Citizenship Challenge: Washington, Oregon, and Illinois sued to block an executive order restricting birthright citizenship, claiming it violates the 14th Amendment.
- Alien Enemies Act Abuse: Multiple states challenged Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations, calling it unconstitutional and lacking due process.
- Climate Council Dissolution: Eight states sued following the elimination of the National Climate Council and rollback of emissions policy, alleging procedural and environmental harm.
This list reflects state-level lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration as of April 29, 2025, based on publicly available and verified news sources. Legal proceedings are ongoing and subject to change.