Trump Seeks Appeals Court Relief on Federal Funding Freeze

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at curbing what he describes as the misuse of the judicial system by activist judges and organizations, particularly focusing on frivolous injunctions that disrupt governance and cost taxpayers. This comes amid a surge of legal challenges against his administration, with Trump facing 119 lawsuits in a short span since taking office. Concurrently, a federal district court has ruled against the Trump Administration's efforts to freeze federal grant funding, asserting that this freeze undermines the separation of powers and hampers state operations. The administration plans to appeal this ruling, arguing it disrupts federal authority and violates the law. Additionally, a Maryland court has denied the administration's motion to stay a preliminary injunction related to its executive orders banning certain diversity initiatives, further complicating Trump's legal landscape. The ongoing legal battles signify a contentious struggle over executive power and its limitations.