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Trump Administration Defied 31 Court Orders, Judges Warn Rule-Law Threat.

5/3/2026

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District courts have identified at least 31 cases where the Trump administration defied court orders.
The administration keeps filing appeals while appellate courts have reversed some district judges’ rulings.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said courts corrected rulings and affirmed the administration’s right to pursue its America First agenda.
Judges cited deportations to El Salvador and billions withheld in aid, noting that scholars warned such noncompliance threatens the rule of law.

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District courts have identified at least 31 cases where the Trump administration defied court orders.
The administration keeps filing appeals while appellate courts have reversed some district judges’ rulings.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said courts corrected rulings and affirmed the administration’s right to pursue its America First agenda.
Judges cited deportations to El Salvador and billions withheld in aid, noting that scholars warned such noncompliance threatens the rule of law.