Judges and Grand Juries Reject Trump Administration's Investigative and Prosecutorial Efforts
This article from Just Security documents how federal courts and grand juries have repeatedly rejected the second Trump administration's use of investigative tools and prosecutions. It reports at least 18 instances where grand juries refused to indict, 16 grand jury subpoenas blocked or withdrawn, and numerous cases dismissed against protesters and immigrants. Courts have blocked administrative subpoenas to hospitals for gender-affirming care data, dismissed DOJ lawsuits seeking state voter data, and quashed demands for information on ICE critics. The article notes that judges across the ideological spectrum, including Trump appointees, have found government actions to be pretextual, retaliatory, or vindictive. The total number of rejections is described as extraordinary and under-inclusive, reflecting only publicly known cases.
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