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Tracking Key Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration

The Trump administration is going on the offensive against institutions, but higher education groups continue to find success in courts as they secure orders blocking parts of the president’s agenda. Here’s the latest on the legal challenges.

By Jessica Blake

President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape higher education and the federal government have spurred a flurry of lawsuits as higher education associations, students, legal advocacy organizations and colleges push back and seek relief through the courts.

The lawsuits started almost immediately after Trump’s first day, and more than a year later, advocates continue to file new complaints, challenging various executive orders, guidance documents or decisions to cut grants. Inside Higher Ed is tracking some of the key legal challenges related to higher ed. You can read our latest analysis of where the lawsuits stand here, or use the searchable database below to review the 64 lawsuits we’re tracking.

Questions or comments? Email jessica.blake@insidehighered.com.

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