As yet another government attorney faces a verbal lashing from a frustrated judge, it seems like a good time to consider how often Justice Department lawyers have to show up in court to defend the president’s policies.
More than 600 lawsuits have been filed against the administration since Trump took office a year ago, according to The New York Times, which has been tracking the cases.
Transform Legal Reasoning Into Business-Ready Results With General AI
Protégé™ General AI is fundamentally changing how legal professionals use AI in their everyday practice.
Trump’s extensive cuts to federal funding — in areas such as scientific research, foreign aid, disaster preparedness, transportation infrastructure, among many others — have triggered the most lawsuits (143).
Immigration is the second-most frequent subject of litigation (111 cases). Tariffs and the firing of federal officials have also prompted dozens of lawsuits. Other actions involve the Alien Enemies Act, birthright citizenship, environmental policies, DOGE cuts, transgender rights, and access to federal property (notably four law firms’ successful challenges to Trump’s punitive executive orders).
Tracking the Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration: Immigration, Tariffs and More [The New York Times]
Ready for What’s Next: 5 Ways to Strengthen Economic Resilience
Get five practical tips to spot cash flow red flags early, speed up payments, track spending in real time, and build stronger client trust through clear, transparent billing—download the ebook.