From deportations and birthright citizenship to military bans and trade wars, President Trump’s second term has triggered over 200 lawsuits within its first 100 days, drawing fierce judicial resistance.
April 30, 2025: Washington DC — President Donald Trump marked 100 days in office during his second term with a staggering record: over 200 lawsuits filed against his administration and more than 70 judicial setbacks across federal courts.
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Despite describing the first three months of his presidency as “a lot of fun,” Trump’s aggressive executive orders have drawn legal fire on a range of controversial policies — spanning immigration, birthright citizenship, transgender rights, diversity programs, and government spending.
Immigration: Sweeping Crackdowns Face Judicial Freeze
Trump’s reliance on the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations has faced sharp rebuke. Federal courts have blocked deportation orders in at least 19 instances, questioning legal safeguards and flagging potential due process violations.
The US Supreme Court also intervened, temporarily halting the deportation of Venezuelan men allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. One federal judge accused the administration of misleading the court in a separate deportation case involving a Salvadoran national.
Birthright Citizenship: Constitutionality in Question
A major legal showdown looms on May 15, when the Supreme Court will hear arguments against Trump’s attempt to deny citizenship to children born in the US without a citizen or permanent resident parent. Critics argue the executive order violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on US soil.
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Transgender Rights: Courts Push Back
Trump’s executive orders targeting transgender individuals in the military and restricting gender-transition care have been blocked by over a dozen judicial orders. Additional measures that mandate housing federal inmates by birth sex are also under judicial review.
DEI Programs: Anti-Discrimination vs. Reverse Discrimination?
Trump’s order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies has been stalled by four judges, citing potential violations of anti-discrimination laws. The administration argues these programs discriminate in reverse, but courts remain unconvinced.
Government Spending: Grants, Loans, and Public Services at Risk
Federal courts have halted multiple attempts to suspend critical funding, including a $20 billion clean energy grant, $11 billion in public health allocations, and educational research funds. These freezes, the courts argue, lack constitutional and congressional backing.
Tariffs and Trade Wars: Legal Limits on Presidential Power
At least seven lawsuits have challenged Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed on foreign imports, asserting that the President overstepped his authority by acting without Congressional consent. Plaintiffs include both international partners and domestic trade groups.
Targeting Law Firms: Courts Defend Legal Integrity
Trump’s actions against law firms representing opposition litigants have also hit legal roadblocks. Courts have blocked restrictions against at least four major firms, citing First Amendment violations and accusing the administration of retaliatory behavior.
A Tumultuous Start: Judicial Resistance Grows
With over 200 lawsuits and rising opposition from judges across the country, Trump’s second term is facing intense legal scrutiny rarely seen in such a short span.
The administration has defended its initiatives as essential to “Making America Great Again”, while critics argue that many of the President’s moves threaten constitutional norms and civil liberties.
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