On Monday, October 20, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order overturning a lower court’s temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration […]
The Rising Tide of Lawsuits Against Donald Trump in 2025
Introduction to Legal Challenges Facing Trump As of 2025, the political landscape surrounding former President Donald Trump is increasingly defined by a multitude of legal challenges. These challenges […]
Diddy Prosecutor Maurene Comey Sues Trump DOJ Over ‘Unlawful’ Firing
Maurene Comey, the lead federal prosecutor at Sean “Diddy” Combs sex-trafficking trial, is suing the Trump administration over her “unlawful and unconstitutional” firing in July. Comey, the daughter […]
Diddy Wants a Trump Pardon. Here’s How He Might Try to Get One
After Sean “Diddy” Combs’ partial acquittal on sex trafficking charges in a bombshell criminal trial earlier this summer, the music mogul’s legal team has been public about their […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag — Justia News — August 27, 2025
On Monday, August 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order prosecuting burning of the American Flag. The order states that “[d]esecrating [the flag] is uniquely […]
Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Request to Block Ruling Halting Immigration Stops — Justia News — August 13, 2025
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, lawyers representing immigrants’ rights groups, U.S. citizens, and undocumented immigrants filed amicus briefs in opposition to the Trump administration’s request to override a […]
Trump Administration Sues All Federal Maryland Judges Over Deportation Order — Justia News — June 26, 2025
On Tuesday, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland, challenging a court order that temporarily blocks the deportation of immigrants who have […]
Keker Recommits to Diversity Fellowships, Deepening Opposition to Trump Administration Aims
Leaders at California litigation boutique Keker, Van Nest & Peters have made no secret of their disdain for the Trump administration’s stance on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. […]
California Governor, AG Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have sued the Trump administration over its “illegal takeover” of the California National Guard to quash protests against […]
4th Circuit Tells Judge to Assess if Administrative Process Functions After Trump Firings
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday told a lower court to assess whether a statute that lays out an administrative dispute-resolution process for […]