On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States. After taking the oath of office, President Trump began signing executive orders pardoning Jan. 6 defendants, implementing Schedule F to reclassify civil servants as political appointees, dismantling executive agencies like USAID, freezing federal funding and more. Many of his executive actions have faced legal challenges.
On this page you will find real-time updates of the litigation, Lawfare's weekly livestream series, documents related to the actions, a table tracking the legal challenges against them, and analysis of President Trump's executive actions and the litigation challenging them. Use the buttons below to navigate the page.
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Find real time updates of Lawfare’s coverage of the Trump administration’s legal challenges, on Bluesky or below:
Every week, Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sits down with Lawfare contributors for "The Trials of the Trump Administration," a live discussion on the legal challenges to President Trump's executive actions.
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Lawfare Daily: Guantanamo, Immigration, and the U.S. Military
Discussing the Trump administration sending immigrants to Guantanamo Bay. -
Executive Order on ‘Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies’
The order expands presidential oversight of agencies and asserts “authoritative interpretation” of executive branch law by the president. -
Did DOGE Take Credit for Spending Cuts Related to President Carter’s Death?
Inaccuracies on DOGE’s website raise questions about DOGE’s activities and transparency. -
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Feb. 14
Listen to the February 14 livestream. -
Trump Signs Executive Order to Reshape the U.S. Foreign Service
The order directs the secretary of state to reform recruiting, performance, evaluation, retention, and other diplomatic service standards. -
Lawfare Daily: Are the Courts Ready for a Trump Presidency?
Discussing how courts are faring in the Trump presidency. -
Trump Signs Order on DOGE ‘Workforce Optimization Initiative’
The order directs agencies to prepare for workforce reductions and hire one worker for every four that depart. -
Lawfare Live: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Feb. 14
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Lawfare Daily: Discussing Litigation Against Trump Administration Actions
What is the status of the litigation against DOGE and other executive actions?
