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.
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- Jul 21, 2025
- Immigration
- Executive Power
- Privacy/Technology
New York v. Department of Justice
AGs sue to block restrictions, issued without notice, requiring immigration status verification before public services like Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and domestic violence shelter can be provided to individuals.Read Lawsuit -
- 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.Read Lawsuit -
- 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.Read Lawsuit -
- 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.Read Lawsuit