SEC Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Binance “with Prejudice”
The SEC did not provide a detailed explanation for its about-face, but indicated that the Trump administration made a calculated decision to cease litigation.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Library of Congress Official Suffers Early Loss in Suit Against Trump Administration
In court documents, Perlmutter and her attorneys asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting Trump administration appointees from interfering with the Library of Congress and its operations.
PBS Sues Trump Admin. Over Funding Cuts
“After careful consideration, PBS reached the conclusion that it was necessary to take legal action to safeguard public television’s editorial independence, and to protect the autonomy of PBS member stations,” a PBS spokesperson said in a statement.
NPR Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
NPR’s lawsuit reiterates a common-sense argument: that the Trump administration is less concerned with enforcing real rules, regulations, and statutes than it is with lashing out against media outlets perceived as hostile.
Federal Judge OKs Attorneys General Lawsuit Against Elon Musk, DOGE
“The Constitution, and the Appointments Clause, are not mere roadblocks for this administration to ignore,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “I look forward to continuing this case in court.”
Trump, Legal Team File Objections to Paramount’s Request to Dismiss $20b Lawsuit
Trump maintains that the interview misled voters and caused him to incur personal financial harm. He initially sought an award of $10 billion but changed course and is now requesting a total of $20 billion. The damages, if awarded, would also include compensation for alleged “mental anguish.”
New Jersey Man Files $2m Lawsuit After Walmart Slip-and-Fall
Earlier this week, Camilo and his attorneys filed a notice in a New Jersey-based federal court stating that he intends to seek at least $2 million in damages. He claims that, as a result of Walmart’s alleged negligence, he suffered a range of serious and permanent injuries.
Texas Woman Sues After Lottery Commission Fails to Pay $83.5M Jackpot
“We all know the Commission is not allowed to change the rules after the drawing,” the lawsuit states. “But the Commission has apparently tried to do so and relied—at least in part—on this ex post facto announcement to continue to refuse to pay Plaintiff her lottery winnings simply because she utilized a lottery ticket courier service to buy the winning ticket.”
California AG Says State Will Help Apple Fight Trump
Bonta also addressed a Truth Social post in which Trump threatened to levy a targeted, 25% tariff on all Apple products if the company continues with plans to manufacture iPhones in India rather than shift production to the United States.
Harvard Sues Trump Admin. Over Student Visa Cancellations, Rule Changes
“With a stroke of a pen, the government sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” Harvard wrote in its lawsuit. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.”