In the Courts
TERM 2
June 2026 · 18 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
A federal judge issued the fourth court order striking down President Trump's March executive action that sought to create a federal database of eligible voters by compiling state election data. The ruling reaffirmed that states retain constitutional authority over election administration and voter eligibility determinations. The decision blocks a key component of the Trump administration's broader effort to centralize control over voting systems.
In the Courts
TERM 2
May 2026 · 59 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
The Trump administration created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals it characterizes as victims of alleged government 'weaponization,' including those convicted or charged in connection with January 6, 2021. Two Capitol Police officers who defended the building filed a lawsuit to block the fund, arguing it improperly redirects federal resources to insurrectionists and their sympathizers. The fund represents an unprecedented effort to retroactively compensate individuals for criminal convictions related to the Capitol riot.
In the Courts
TERM 2
May 2025 · 424 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's creation of a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' designed to settle legal cases and compensate Trump allies. The judges argue the settlement constitutes 'fraud on the court' that diverts taxpayer dollars to political beneficiaries. The lawsuit seeks to reopen Trump's legal case against the IRS over alleged leaks to challenge the fund's legitimacy.
In the Courts
TERM 2
February 2025 · 513 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
A federal judge blocked U.S. Postal Service proposals responding to Trump's order that would have restricted mail-in ballot delivery in states refusing to turn over voter lists to the federal government. The ruling prevents the administration from weaponizing postal service operations to suppress voting access. The decision protects voting rights for millions of Americans who rely on mail-in ballots.
In the Courts
TERM 2
January 20 2025 · 538 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed an executive order restricting mail voting access. The order imposes new limitations on mail-in ballot procedures and eligibility. The action directly impacts voting accessibility for millions of Americans who rely on mail ballots.
In the Courts
TERM 1
May 28, 2020 · 2,236 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13925 on May 28, 2020, directing federal agencies to review the scope of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and to enforce existing laws against what the order characterized as selective online censorship. The order instructed the Department of Justice, Federal Communications Commission, and Federal Trade Commission to examine whether social media platforms' content moderation practices violate consumer protection laws or constitute unfair competition. Confirmed effects include ongoing FCC and FTC reviews of platform practices, though no binding regulations directly restricting platform operations were implemented through this order alone.
In the Courts
TERM 1
October 9, 2019 · 2,468 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
Executive Order 13892 was signed on October 9, 2019. The order established new requirements for federal agencies conducting civil administrative enforcement and adjudication, including provisions for pre-decisional conferences, clear statements of legal bases for enforcement actions, and standards for administrative law judges' independence. The order directly affected how federal agencies conduct regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions against individuals and businesses.
In the Courts
TERM 1
July 10, 2018 · 2,924 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13843 on July 10, 2018, removing Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) from the competitive civil service system. The order allows agencies to hire and fire ALJs without the hiring protections and merit-based requirements previously mandated by the competitive service. This change directly affects ALJs' job security and hiring processes across federal agencies, including those at the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, and other regulatory bodies.
In the Courts
TERM 1
May 25, 2018 · 2,970 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
On May 25, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13839, which modified federal employee removal procedures and reduced due process protections in the civil service system. The order shortened the notice period for adverse actions against federal employees from 30 days to 7 days, reduced the period for performance-based removals from 120 days to 30 days, and limited appeal rights. The direct effect was expedited removal of federal employees in covered positions without prior full due process review.