Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration for week of 3.24.25
During this week, several notable lawsuits were initiated challenging various actions of the Trump administration. On Monday, March 24, two significant lawsuits were filed targeting the administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The first, filed in federal court in Massachusetts by the American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of University Professors, and two Massachusetts public school districts, argued that the administration’s moves, including workforce reductions, interfered with the department’s statutory functions without congressional approval. Hours later, a second lawsuit was filed in Maryland federal court by the N.A.A.C.P., the National Education Association, and other groups, echoing similar concerns about the legality of the administration’s actions.
Also on March 24, a lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts by higher education groups against President Donald Trump, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, and the U.S. Department of Education. This suit aimed to restore access to income-driven repayment plans and loan consolidation applications, which had been shut down three weeks earlier, allegedly in response to judicial orders affecting student loan programs.
Additionally, on March 25, the Middle East Studies Association and the American Association of University Professors filed a lawsuit against Secretaries Marco Rubio (State) and Kristi Noem (Homeland Security), among others, challenging a policy to deport noncitizen students and faculty involved in pro-Palestinian protests. The plaintiffs claimed this violated the First and Fifth Amendments and the Administrative Procedure Act, creating a repressive climate on university campuses.
Other lawsuits filed during this period include one by the Center for Biological Diversity against the Trump administration, seeking public records on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Freedom of Information Act. This filing, likely occurring around March 27 based on broader litigation trends, contended that DOGE itself should be considered an agency subject to disclosure laws. Exact dates for some environmental lawsuits, such as those challenging offshore drilling orders or wildlife policies, are less precisely pinned to this week but align with the administration’s active legal challenges reported around this time.
By March 28, 2025, sources indicate that over 100 lawsuits had been filed against the administration since its inauguration, with at least 133 reported by some outlets. While not all can be detailed here due to the volume and ongoing updates, the week of March 24 saw a surge in legal actions focused on education, immigration, transparency, and environmental policies. Given the rapid pace of litigation, additional filings may have occurred later in the week that are not yet fully documented as of today.