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 29, 2025
    • Executive Power

    Colorado v. Trump

    Colorado AG sues the Trump administration for moving the U.S. Space Command out of Colorado Springs as a punishment to the state for allowing eligible voters to vote by mail.
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    • Oct 6, 2025
    • Military Occupation of US Cities
    • Executive Power

    Illinois v. Trump

    AG sues over the deployment of Illinois and Texas National Guard into Chicago for unlawful civilian law enforcement purposes.
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    • Sep 28, 2025
    • Military Occupation of US Cities
    • Executive Power

    Oregon v. Trump

    Oregon AG sues to block the Trump administration's unlawful and unconstitutional deployment of the National Guard to engage in civilian law enforcement in Portland.
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    • Sep 4, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Military Occupation of US Cities

    District of Columbia v. Trump

    D.C. AG sues to stop the illegal deployment of the National Guard, arguing they are engaged in law enforcement activity in clear violation of the Posse Comitatus acts and the constitution.
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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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    • Jun 9, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Immigration
    • Military Occupation of US Cities

    Newsom v. Trump

    California AG and Governor sue the Trump administration for illegally deploying the California National Guard to Los Angeles during protests against Trump's immigration policy.
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    • Apr 4, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Democracy Protection/Voting Rights

    Washington v. Trump

    AGs sue to block Trump's Executive Order on elections.
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    • Apr 3, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Democracy Protection/Voting Rights

    California v. Trump

    AGs sue to block Trump's Executive Order on elections.
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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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