Challenge to State Law
20 proceedings tracked · Active
The Trump administration filed a wave of offensive lawsuits against individual states, seeking to preempt state laws on immigration enforcement, climate liability, in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants, and voter roll access. Unlike typical defensive postures, the federal government here is the plaintiff, using litigation as a policy enforcement tool. Several fossil-fuel and climate suits have been decided; sanctuary city, tuition, and voter roll suits remain active.
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN-STATE TUITION CLIMATE LIABILITY VOTER ROLLS
Immigration Enforcement
United States v. New York (Green Light Law)
The US government sued New York over its Green Light Law, which bans sharing of New York DMV records with federal immigration authorities.
Immigration Enforcement
United States v. State of Illinois (sanctuary, N.D. Ill.)
The US government sued Illinois over its sanctuary city laws, citing President Trump's executive orders on the southern border national emergency.
Climate Liability
United States v. Hawaii
The Trump administration sued Hawaii to prevent the state from filing a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Liability
United States v. Michigan
The Trump administration sued Michigan to prevent the state from filing a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Liability
United States v. Colorado
The Trump administration sued Colorado and the city of Denver over its sanctuary city laws.
Climate Liability
United States v. Vermont
The Trump administration sued Vermont over its Climate Superfund Act, which requires fossil fuel companies to contribute to a fund for damages caused by climate change.
Climate Liability
United States v. New York (Superfund Act)
The Trump administration sued New York over its Superfund Act, requiring oil companies to contribute to a fund for damages caused by climate change.
In-State Tuition
United States v. Texas (in-state tuition)
The Trump administration sued Texas over its legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition benefits.
Immigration Enforcement
United States v. New York (Protect Our Courts Act)
The Trump administration sued New York over its Protect Our Courts Act, which blocks civil immigration arrests for undocumented immigrants while attending or traveling to court.
In-State Tuition
United States v. Beshear
The Trump administration sued Kentucky Governor Beshear over a Kentucky regulation allowing undocumented immigrants to qualify for reduced tuition at public colleges.
In-State Tuition
United States v. Walz
The Trump administration challenged Minnesota state laws allowing undocumented immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition.
Voter Rolls
United States v. Oregon
The US sued Oregon to require it to turn over voter list maintenance procedures and an electronic copy of its voter registration list to ensure compliance with federal law.
In-State Tuition
United States v. Illinois (in-state tuition)
The United States challenged an Illinois law allowing undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition.
Voter Rolls
United States v. Minnesota (voter rolls)
The US filed suit requiring Minnesota to turn over voter list maintenance procedures and an electronic copy of its statewide voter registration list.
Voter Rolls
United States v. New Hampshire Secretary of State
The US filed suit requiring New Hampshire to turn over voter list maintenance procedures and an electronic copy of its statewide voter registration list.
Immigration Enforcement
United States v. Minnesota (sanctuary)
The United States challenged Minnesota sanctuary city laws and policies.
Immigration Enforcement
United States v. Illinois (civil liability law)
The Trump administration sued Illinois over a state law that subjects federal immigration officers to civil liability and punitive damages while acting under federal authority.
In-State Tuition
United States v. Virginia
The Trump administration sued Virginia over a state law allowing undocumented immigrants residing in Virginia to qualify for reduced tuition at public colleges.
Immigration Enforcement
United States v. New Jersey
The Trump administration challenged New Jersey Governor Sherrill's executive order preventing federal immigration officers from using non-public areas of state-owned property as operation bases.
Climate Liability
United States v. California (eggs regulation)
The Trump administration sued California over its regulations regarding the sale of eggs, claiming federal preemption of state agricultural standards.