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Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over Mental Health Funding

Ryan J. Farrick - July 10, 2026

“These mental health programs were established by Congress following a wave of tragic and unacceptable school shootings, and they do critical work to ensure students can not only succeed but thrive,” Bonta said in a 2025 statement announcing the original lawsuit. “The loss of this funding would cause immense harm to California students, especially in our low-income and rural communities. The California Department of Justice will not stand idly by—we’re once again taking the Trump Administration to court, this time to protect the mental health and well-being of our students.”

Former CIA Director John Brennan Sues Trump Administration

Ryan J. Farrick - July 2, 2026

“While it is mystifying how the prosecutors could possibly believe there is any legally justifiable basis for undertaking this investigation, they have done nothing to explain the mystery,” his lawyers wrote, describing the claims tentatively raised by the government as “manufactured.”

Justice Department Sues CA, VA Over New Firearm Rules

Ryan J. Farrick - July 1, 2026

“The Virginia law makes the commercial purchase of AR-15-s-tyle rifles a crime,” the Justice Department said. “The AR-15 rifle is the most popular rifle in America. Virginia’s enforcement of the new ban is a pattern or practice of conduct by the commonwealth’s law enforcement officers that deprives the citizens of Virginia of their constitutional right to buy and sell arms protected by the Second Amendment.”

Judge: Trump Administration Admits It Broke the Law on Epstein Transparency Act

Ryan J. Farrick - June 26, 2026

“The Attorney General’s arguments are unpersuasive. First, Ms. Phang has identified ‘some concrete consequences of not receiving the information,’” Sullivan said. “She has identified ‘half a dozen stories she is currently unable to report’ because the Attorney General has not disclosed the information.”

'Place Mail-in Ballots Here' Toilet Display Leads to Police Call

Attorneys General Stop Trump Administration from Enacting New Mail-in Ballot Rules

Ryan J. Farrick - June 25, 2026

“The President’s attempt to seize control of our elections by selectively refusing to deliver mail-in ballots was unconstitutional and dangerous—and the court was right to strike it down,” Brown said. “We will continue to defend the right of eligible Washington voters to participate ion our democracy.”

Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Against Four New Jersey Cities

Ryan J. Farrick - June 24, 2026

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning that it can be refiled if the Trump administration finds a way to successfully establish standing.

Judge Extends Injunction Against Trump’s $1.8b “Anti-Weaponization” Fund

Ryan J. Farrick - June 12, 2026

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said that she will continue to block the “Anti-Weaponization” fund’s creation and operation. This order will remain in effect unless and until the court rules otherwise.

Sign saying "Immigrants make America Great" and one saying "No Hate, No Fear, Refugees are Welcome here;" image by Nitish Meena, via Unsplash.com.

Salt Lake City, Non-Profits Sue DHS Over Proposed Immigration Detention Center

Ryan J. Farrick - June 10, 2026

In a statement, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said that “this kind of facility has no place in Salt Lake City.”

New Mexico Attorney General Sues Torrance, Curry Counties Over ICE Agreements

Ryan J. Farrick - May 27, 2026

Torrez says that, by continuing to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the counties are imposing “serious costs on local communities.” Deputies who are assigned to help assist ICE, for instance, are no longer available for criminal investigations and emergency calls—tasks that the attorney general describes as being “the core mission of local law enforcement.”

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Republican States Sue Trump Administration to Stop Marijuana Reclassification

Ryan J. Farrick - May 27, 2026

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, a Republican, said that his office is suing in an effort to protect children from the dangers “posed by expanded access to marijuana.”

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