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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    • 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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    • 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 8, 2025
    • DOGE
    • Data Privacy

    New York v. Trump

    AGs sue to block DOGE access to the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Services, alleging violation of the Administrative Procecure Act and the Privacy Act of 1974.
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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 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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