California National Guard Deployment Challenge
Newsom, et al. v. Trump, et al.
A pro-democracy lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard to Los Angeles.
Court Cases
Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Washington, D.C. Federal Election Commission Independence Challenge
Democratic National Committee v. Trump
Lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and its congressional campaign arms against President Donald Trump (R), Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and its commissioners challenging Executive Order 14215, which purports to give Trump and his administration authority over independent agencies.
Washington Trump Election Integrity Executive Order Challenge
Washington v. Trump
Lawsuit filed by the state of Washington and Oregon against the Trump administration challenging key provisions of Executive Order 14248 which could disenfranchise millions.
Massachusetts Trump Election Integrity Executive Order Challenge
State of California v. Trump
Lawsuit filed by 19 states against the Trump administration challenging key provisions of Executive Order 14248 which could disenfranchise millions.
Washington, D.C. Trump Election Integrity Executive Order Challenge (LWV)
League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump
Lawsuit filed by advocacy organizations challenging a provision of Executive Order 14248 that directs the EAC to add a documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirement to the federal voter registration form.
Washington, D.C. Trump Election Integrity Executive Order Challenge (LULAC)
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President
Lawsuit filed by civil rights groups challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order concerning voting and elections.
Washington, D.C. Trump Election Integrity Executive Order Challenge (DNC)
Democratic National Committee v. Trump
Lawsuit filed by Democrats challenging President Donald Trump’s election integrity executive order that could disenfranchise millions.
Federal Trade Commission Unlawful Dismissal Challenge
Slaughter v. Trump
A pro-democracy lawsuit challenging President Trump’s removal without cause of a Federal Trade Commissioner.
Washington, D.C. Merit Systems Protection Board Unlawful Dismissal Challenge
Harris v. Bessent
Lawsuit filed by Cathy Harris, a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), against President Donald Trump and several government officials challenging Trump’s attempt to terminate her.
Washington, D.C. Special Counsel Unlawful Dismissal Challenge
Dellinger v. Bessent
Lawsuit filed by Hampton Dellinger, head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, against President Donald Trump and several political appointees within his administration challenging Trump’s attempt to illegally fire him.