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.