Federal Courts Block Key Trump Policies, Highlighting Legal Challenges

Judges halt parts of Trump's executive orders on DEI, birthright citizenship, and transgender rights, as lawsuits proliferate over his administration's sweeping directives.

A federal judge temporarily blocked portions of Trump's executive orders targeting DEI initiatives, citing constitutional concerns and vague language in the policies.
Multiple courts have issued rulings against Trump's attempts to end birthright citizenship, with judges emphasizing constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment.
The Trump administration faces lawsuits over its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, with plaintiffs arguing the policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come under scrutiny, with lawsuits challenging its access to sensitive federal data and questioning its legality.
The Justice Department filed an ethics complaint against a judge hearing a transgender rights case, accusing her of misconduct and bias during court proceedings.