The Digester

650+ Lawsuits Challenge Trump Administration Policies

Mar 11th 2026

Federal courts are weighing more than 650 suits over Trump administration policies across immigration, tariffs, environment, agency control and funding, with dozens of high-profile cases now before appeals courts and the Supreme Court.

  • More than 650 lawsuits have been filed against the Trump administration.
  • In over 350 cases courts have let policies remain in effect during litigation, while more than 150 cases have seen temporary halts by judges.
  • The Supreme Court has taken action in 29 cases and has four additional cases pending.
  • Major issue areas include immigration, tariffs, climate and environment, agency firings, federal funding cuts and access to federal property.
  • High-profile immigration fights involve the Alien Enemies Act, limits on birthright citizenship, mass deportations and changes to asylum and humanitarian programs.
  • The administration's unilateral tariff authority under a 1977 law is before the Supreme Court after judges and justices expressed skepticism.
  • Many district court rulings have been appealed, leaving several policies in legal limbo and outcomes uncertain.