Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration for week of 3.17
1. American Federation of Teachers v. U.S. Department of Education
- Filed: Wednesday, March 18, 2025
- Details: The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Education and Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The suit challenges the administration's actions following significant staff reductions at the Education Department, alleging harm to borrowers by thrusting them into default and hindering teachers' progress toward loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
2. Lawsuit by the President of the Inter-American Foundation (Sare Aviel)
- Filed: On or before March 18, 2025
- Details: Sare Aviel, president of the Inter-American Foundation, sued the Trump administration over an attempt to fire her, contesting the legality of the administration's actions.
3. Coalition of Nonprofits v. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
- Filed: On or before March 18, 2025
- Details: A coalition of nonprofits, represented by Democracy Forward, filed a lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The suit challenges the freeze of grants intended to assist permanent residents in preparing for citizenship, arguing that the freeze disrupts critical support services.
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