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Trump Faces Major Legal Setbacks Amid Court Rulings

9/8/2025

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President Donald Trump encounters significant legal challenges following recent unfavorable court rulings.
An appeals court prohibited his use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
A judge deemed his tariffs illegal, prompting an angry response from Trump.
Another ruling overturned his cancellation of grants to Harvard.
Legal expert Leah Litman emphasizes the implications of these setbacks on Trump's authority.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump encounters significant legal challenges following recent unfavorable court rulings.
An appeals court prohibited his use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
A judge deemed his tariffs illegal, prompting an angry response from Trump.
Another ruling overturned his cancellation of grants to Harvard.
Legal expert Leah Litman emphasizes the implications of these setbacks on Trump's authority.