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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- Sep 4, 2025
- Environment/Climate
- Executive Power
Rhode Island v. Department of the Interior
AGs file suit against the Department of the Interior over the sudden and unlawful cancellation of the "Revolution Wind" offshore wind project, despite it being nearly complete and on-schedule to launch in 2026 to provide energy for as many as 350,000 Rhode Island and Connecticut households.Read Lawsuit -
- 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.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