Federal Courts Block Trump's Executive Orders Amid Legal Challenges

Federal courts have blocked several of President Trump's executive orders, including those aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and granting Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive Treasury data. Judges ruled that these initiatives violated privacy laws and constitutional rights, emphasizing that such changes require congressional approval. Approximately 35 lawsuits have been filed against Trump's 46 executive orders since the start of his second term, targeting his immigration policies and efforts to unwind government aid for transgender procedures. Notably, a judge in Seattle issued a preliminary injunction against the order limiting birthright citizenship, prompting an appeal from the Trump administration. In response to litigation from unions, the administration agreed to restrict access to sensitive financial information, allowing only two members of Musk's team to view records. This legal pushback highlights the ongoing conflict between executive actions and judicial oversight in governance.