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Factbox-Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?


Published on 2025-03-07 07:01:24 - Reuters
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  • President Donald Trump's agenda has partially stalled in court as judges pause major policy rollouts around immigration, spending and social issues, but his administration has notched some important wins as it seeks to dramatically shrink the federal bureaucracy and cut foreign aid spending.

The article from MSN discusses the current status of various legal challenges against executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump. Key points include: A lawsuit against Trump's travel ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018, remains active with ongoing challenges regarding its implementation and effects. Another significant case involves the Affordable Care Act (ACA), where Trump's efforts to dismantle it through executive action have been met with resistance; the Supreme Court has ruled on aspects of this, but legal battles continue over specific provisions like the individual mandate. Additionally, there are lawsuits concerning Trump's border wall funding, where courts have blocked the reallocation of military funds for construction, although some construction has proceeded. Environmental rollbacks, such as changes to the Clean Water Act and emissions standards, are also under legal scrutiny, with some actions being reversed or stayed by courts. Lastly, the article touches on the legal implications of Trump's executive orders on immigration, like the "public charge" rule, which has seen mixed court decisions. Overall, these cases illustrate a broad spectrum of legal contention over Trump's executive actions, with outcomes varying from upheld to ongoing or reversed.

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