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Trump's Legal Tracker

March 19, 2025

Trump Actions

Democratic Wins

FEDERAL PROBATIONARY WORKERS FIRED

Since taking office, Trump has fired at least 24,000 federal employees across more than 18 federal agencies. Source: Federal Register, Pres. Executive Order 14210

FEDERAL WORKERS REINSTATED

Two federal judges have ordered tens of thousands of federal workers fired by Trump representing 18 federal agencies to be called back to work. Sources: JustSecurity LitigationTracker, Democrats on the House Committee onJudiciary

HEAD OF NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD FIRED

On January 27, 2025, Trump ordered the firing of Gwynne Wilcox, the first Black female board member and first Black female who served as chair. Citing, "Heads of agencies within the Executive Branch must share the objectives of [his] administration". Source: JustSecurity Litigation Tracker

HEAD OF NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD REINSTATED

A federal judge ruled that Trump cannot fire the head of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which protects the labor rights of public sector workers. Sources: JustSecurity Litigation Tracker, Democrats on the House Committee on Judiciary

FOREIGN AID FUNDS FROZEN

On January 20, 2025, Trump issued an Executive Order for USAID to immediately freeze funding to foreign countries, non-governmental organizations, contractors, and more. Source: Federal Register, Pres. Executive Order 14169

FOREIGN AID FUNDS RESTORED

 A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to pay nearly $2 billion in USAID funds on work prior to February 13, 2025, that has been completed. Sources: JustSecurity Litigation Tracker, Democrats on the House Committee on Judiciary

More than 120 lawsuits have been filed by Americans against Trump.

More than 40 court orders have been issued blocking the Trump Administration's lawless and unconstitutional actions.

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