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Trump's Second Term: A Time of Legal Challenges and Controversies
During his second term, President Donald Trump's administration faced numerous legal challenges as a result of several controversial policies.
1. Ending Birthright Citizenship
One of the most contentious issues was Trump's attempt to revoke birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. On January 20, 2025, he signed Executive Order 14160, arguing that these children were not "subject to the jurisdiction" of the U.S. This move directly challenged the 14th Amendment and longstanding Supreme Court precedent (U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, 1898). The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) immediately sued the Trump administration, leading to legal cases such as New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support v. Donald J. Trump. Courts issued injunctions stopping enforcement of the order, emphasizing constitutional protections of birthright citizenship.
2. Revoking Grants and Immigration Legal Statuses
The second Trump administration intensified efforts to strip immigrants of legal protections, including revocation of visas and statuses, and pushed for wholesale revocations for entire groups eligible under temporary protections. However, these processes require strict legal procedures and court proceedings, especially for naturalized citizens, limiting the administration's ability to revoke statuses easily. Challenges arose over the legality and fairness of these actions, with critics highlighting increased precarity created for immigrants and potential for due process violations.
3. Legal Actions Against Law Firms and Lawyers
Trump issued executive orders targeting law firms representing entities critical of him, such as Susman Godfrey LLP, alleging activities harmful to U.S. interests. In response, firms filed constitutional challenges. A federal judge ruled Trump’s Executive Order 14263 unconstitutional, describing it as a personal vendetta and abuse of power, granting permanent injunctions to the affected firms.
4. Tariffs and Trade Actions
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Additional Context – Financial and Civil Fraud Cases
While not directly related to policy actions, Trump also faced multiple ongoing civil fraud lawsuits regarding his financial statements and business practices. Appeals courts have thrown out some massive civil fraud penalties, but investigations and lawsuits remain a significant legal hurdle during his second term.
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During his second term, Trump also withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization, declared states of emergency concerning the Southern Border and "National Energy," and attempted to stop all government grants except for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He also expressed his wish to annex the fictional nation of Wakanda and removed the personal security of Milley, John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and Anthony Fauci, all of whom have faced death threats.
However, these actions were not without controversy and faced significant legal challenges with outcomes largely unfavorable to his administration. The legal battles surrounding these policies and Trump's personal affairs continued to shape his presidency, providing a complex backdrop to his second term in office.
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