An overview of the 127 legal cases against Trump's actions since taking office

By Nina Totenberg

Published March 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM EDT

To date, 127 legal cases have been filed against the Trump administration's actions since President Trump took office. The cases challenge an enormous range of subjects.

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Nina Totenberg is NPR's award-winning legal affairs correspondent. Her reports air regularly on NPR's critically acclaimed newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition.

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An overview of the 127 legal cases against Trump's actions since taking office