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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    • Nov 25, 2025
    • Funding Freeze

    Washington v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

    AGs sue the Department of Housing and Urban Development for adopting new policies that limit access to housing funds for people who are transgender, struggling with mental illness or substance use disorder, or live in a jurisdiction with homelessness policy that the federal government disagrees with.
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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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    • Jan 28, 2025
    • Executive Power
    • Funding Freeze

    New York v. Trump

    AGs sue to halt "Funding Freeze" in Office of Management and Budget Memo issued by Trump administration on January 27, 2025.
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