Ongoing court cases and litigation

State attorneys general play a vital role in bringing litigation that defends the rule of law, protects the rights of residents, and upholds state and federal statutes.  

This page tracks ongoing lawsuits and legal actions led or joined by state AGs against the Trump administration—on topics ranging from civil rights and consumer protection to environmental justice and challenges to federal overreach. Here you’ll find case summaries, court filings, and the latest developments in high-impact litigation that reflect the evolving responsibilities of state attorneys general in today’s legal and political environment. 

Click here to see a full view of the litigation led by Progressive State AGs:

State Attorney General Federal Litigation Tracker

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    • Oct 28, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Funding Freeze

    Massachusetts v. United States Department of Agriculture

    AGs sue the Department of Agriculture for its unlawful refusal to fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
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    • Jul 28, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Immigration
    • Privacy/Technology

    California v. Department of Agriculture

    AGs sue the Department of Agriculture over its demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients.
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    • Jun 24, 2025
    • Funding Freeze
    • Executive Power

    New Jersey v. Office of Management and Budget

    AGs sue the Trump administration for unlawfully using an "agency priorities" clause in OMB regulations that the administration claims allows it to cut billions in congressionally appropriated federal funding to critical programs.
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    • May 5, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Environment/Climate

    New York v. Trump

    AGs sue to stop Trump administration's "Wind Directive" canceling all wind energy projects, federal funding, and permitting for such projects, and stopping the wind development energy industry in its tracks.
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    • Apr 7, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • DEI/Civil Rights
    • LGBTQ Rights

    Maine v. Department of Agriculture

    AG Frey sues the Department of Agriculture and the Trump administration for funding cuts because of Maine's policy of allowing transgender students to play school sports.
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    • Mar 6, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Labor Rights

    Maryland v. Department of Agriculture

    AGs sue to stop Trump administration's mass firing of probationary workers and Reduction in Force orders.
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    • Feb 7, 2025
    • LGBTQ Rights

    Washington v. Trump

    AGs sue to block Trump's Executive Order that attempts to cut off federal funding for any healthcare providers that provide gender-affirming care for anyone under the age of 19.
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    • Jan 21, 2025
    • Immigration

    Washington v. Trump

    AGs sue to challenge constitutionality of the Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.
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