Trump Faces Multiple Legal Setbacks Across Several Courts

Federal courts across the U.S. delivered a series of significant setbacks to President Trump's agenda, ruling against his administration in at least 11 lawsuits targeting immigration, elections, and anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Judges—both conservative and liberal, including some Trump appointees—blocked efforts to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities, limited executive orders on federal election regulations, and stopped the Department of Education from penalizing schools with DEI programs. One high-profile case involved Harvard University suing over threats to its federal research funding, while another saw courts halting deportation flights to El Salvador and Venezuela, citing due process violations. Trump responded by criticizing the judiciary, including the Supreme Court, for obstructing his efforts to enact stricter immigration controls and deportations. The rulings highlight the judiciary's ongoing role as a check on presidential authority, regardless of political appointment. These developments underscore the legal resistance Trump faces in implementing his policy priorities.