Trump administration defies court orders in 57 of 165 cases (35%)
According to Washington Post analysis, the Trump administration has been accused of flouting courts in about a third of more than 160 lawsuits where judges issued substantive rulings against them. CNN reports the administration is “at war with the federal judiciary,” evading court orders blocking its agenda and suing judges for alleged misconduct, with multiple federal judges warning this could precipitate a constitutional crisis.
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Trump accused of defying about a third of major court orders since taking office
· Jul 21, 2025
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The courts are helpless - Inside the Trump administration's steady erosion of judicial power
· Aug 10, 2025
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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump administration defies court orders in 57 of 165 cases (35%).” The Capture Cascade Timeline, August 1, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-08-01--court-defiance-35-percent-pattern/