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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- May 6, 2026
- Gun Safety
United States v. Colorado
The United States Department of Justice sues the state of Colorado, challenging their large-capacity magazine limit law.Read Lawsuit -
- Aug 18, 2025
- DEI/Civil Rights
- Funding Freeze
- Executive Power
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Gun Safety
New Jersey v. Department of Justice
AGs sue over a new Department of Justice policy that illegally imposes immigration-enforcement conditions on states receiving Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds for programs like emergency shelter, sexual assault forensic exams, funeral services, and other services that help crime victims.Read Lawsuit -
- Jun 9, 2025
- Gun Safety
New Jersey v. Bondi
AGs sue to block the Trump administration's decision to reverse a Biden-era ATF rule designating Forced Reset Triggers as "prohibited machine guns" under federal law.Read Lawsuit