Trump Administration Loses 96% Lower Court Rulings in May

President Donald Trump's administration is facing significant legal challenges with numerous federal court rulings blocking key elements of his immigration and trade policies. Recent analyses reveal that Trump has lost approximately 96% of federal district court cases in May, including rulings from both Republican- and Democratic-appointed judges, reflecting bipartisan judicial resistance to his expansive executive actions. Major setbacks include court orders halting Trump's tariffs, reinstating Biden-era migrant parole programs, and blocking deportations on constitutional grounds. These losses are attributed to factors such as departures from the Department of Justice, increased judicial sensitivity due to Trump's confrontational stance toward the legal profession, and the administration's attempts to expand executive power in ways that courts find unconstitutional. While these lower court defeats are substantial, some cases are headed to appellate courts where outcomes may differ. The ongoing legal battles underscore the judiciary's critical role in checking executive authority amid contentious policy shifts.