Jamie Raskin is leading the Democrats' legal strategy against the Trump administration

By Claudia Grisales

Published March 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM EDT

Two months into President Trump's second term, Democrats are still struggling over how to push back. House Democrats have turned to Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin.

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Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

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Jamie Raskin is leading the Democrats' legal strategy against the Trump administration