Trump DOJ Faces Widespread Court Defiance Allegations in 160+ Lawsuits

President Donald Trump's administration is facing significant legal scrutiny for its handling of court orders and judicial proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been directed by Trump to release grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, with judges requesting additional government submissions before deciding on the public release. In New Jersey, a standoff occurred when federal judges declined to extend interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's term, but the Trump DOJ swiftly fired her successor, Desiree Leigh Grace, citing resistance to judicial interference. A Washington Post analysis revealed that in about one-third of over 160 lawsuits with substantive rulings against the administration, Justice Department officials have been accused of noncompliance, including ignoring court orders and withholding evidence, a pattern deemed unprecedented by legal experts. Meanwhile, America First Legal has supported the DOJ's decision to cut nearly $1 billion in grants to left-leaning groups, with courts upholding the administration's authority to implement these spending cuts despite legal challenges. This ongoing legal conflict reflects a broader tension between the Trump administration and the judiciary over adherence to judicial rulings and transparency in government actions.