Democratic state AGs will lead opposition to Trump in new year

By: Erika Bolstad

Outlets: Stateline

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 1,885

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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PORTLAND, Ore. — One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, Democratic attorneys general have filed 71 lawsuits against the administration.

There’s more to come in 2026. The lawsuits are part of a coordinated legal strategy by Democratic AGs in 22 states and the District of Columbia to resist the ever-widening power of the executive branch.

It’s not unusual for states to sue an administration; the party not in the White House has often …

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