Legal challenges in Trump's first 100 days
In response to the Trump administration's flurry of actions during its first 100 days, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman looks into some of these cases.
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Trump's first 100 days by the numbers
Tuesday marks the 100th day of President Trump's second term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the dizzying number of executive actions and legal challenges that have happened in that time.
Disability discrimination case at SCOTUS
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over whether a Minnesota school discriminated against a student with disabilities. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the case.
Harvard, White House in court over funding
The feud between Harvard University and the Trump administration went before a federal judge on Monday as the White House threatens to withhold more than a billion dollars in federal funds for the school. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Shannon Sharpe stepping away from ESPN duties after $50 million civil lawsuit
A statement from Sharpe's lawyer said the relationship was consensual and called the lawsuit a "blatant and cynical attempt to shake down" Sharpe for millions of dollars.
Uvalde leaders approve $2 million for Robb Elementary families in first settlement over attack
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
12 states sue Trump over tariff actions
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
New Jersey AG on birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in May. Several states are challenging the executive order. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins "America Decides" to break down the case.
The stakes of the Trump-Harvard legal battle
Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this week, challenging threats to cut billions in research funding for failing to comply with several demands. Steven Pinker, co-president of Harvard's Council of Academic Freedom, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
DOJ seeks temporary halt in Abrego Garcia case
The Trump administration has asked to pause discovery in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, a day after the judge in the case put out an order accusing the administration of withholding information requested by the court. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Wrongful death notice filed against Idaho city over teen shot by police
A California law firm intends to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Pocatello, Idaho, on behalf of the family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old shot by police.
Judge eases ban on DOGE access to sensitive Treasury information
A New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department information.
Trump administration sued over halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
$1.68 billion awarded to women who accused James Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse say they were awarded $1.68 billion by a New York jury.
Pediatrician accused of sex abuse ordered to pay $1.6 billion to 104 women
Lawyers for the women say their litigation has resulted in one of the largest cumulative awards against a single individual in the U.S.
Michigan joins 18 other states to block Trump's election order
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against brother over estate
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
HHS sued by 23 states, D.C. over $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Breaking down Trump's legal battles with law firms
President Trump has issued executive orders targeting major law firms. Several of the firms have filed federal lawsuits over the orders on First Amendment grounds. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Potential effect of Trump's law firm orders
Two major law firms are suing to block President Trump's executive order that strips their attorneys' security clearances and ends their interactions with the federal government. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News Department of Justice correspondent, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, join "America Decides" to unpack the implications of the legal battle.
Major law firm reaches deal with White House
The Trump administration reached an agreement Friday with the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate and Meagher, which will donate $100 million in pro bono legal services to various causes. Several major law firms have been the targets of executive orders aimed at firms with prior associations with Trump's political enemies. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Federal judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is "unconstitutional"
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
Will courts uphold Trump's election order?
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that could vastly reshape federal elections and potentially disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters. The sweeping new order would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and seeks to mandate that all U.S. ballots be received by and counted on Election Day. David Becker, CBS News election law expert and contributor, and Scott MacFarlane, CBS News Department of Justice correspondent, have more.
Trump targets law firms: What to know
In an executive memo issued late Friday night, President Trump authorized the Justice and Homeland Security Departments to seek sanctions against law firms or lawyers abusing the legal system. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the move.
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