The Judicial Response

While the Supreme Court has been hesitant, lower federal courts have actively served as a check on executive actions. The analysis identified 39 significant rulings against the administration in the first four months of 2025 alone, part of 285 total tracked cases.

Lower Court Rulings Against Executive Actions (Jan - April 2025)

12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Due Process
Violations (AEA)		 1st Amd
(Retaliation/Speech)		 Separation of
Powers		 Unlawful Civil
Service Changes		 Withholding
Funds

Categorization of 39 significant lower court rulings against the administration, Jan-Apr 2025.