Rep. Mike Levin Joins House Democrats’ Rapid Response Task Force & Litigation Working Group to Support Court Cases Against the Trump Administration
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) was appointed to the House Democrats’ Rapid Response Task Force & Litigation Working Group which aims to fight back against the unlawful actions of the Trump Administration that seek to undermine Americans’ safety, health care, and financial well-being. The Working Group will support court cases by signing on as “friends of the court” and help legal and advocacy organizations advance litigation.
“Since the first day of the new Trump Administration, the President has unleashed a blizzard of unlawful and unconstitutional actions and executive orders. As a member of the Rapid Response Task Force & Litigation Working Group, I am using my position to push back on this barrage of dangerous actions that undermine democracy, take power away from Congress, and harm Americans,” said Rep. Levin. “In particular, we are focused on DOGE’s illegal workincluding accessing private taxpayer data, recklessly firing veterans across the federal government, and gutting consumer protections. My colleagues and I look forward to fighting in the courts and getting answers for the American public.”
Recent Actions by the Rapid Response Task Force & Litigation Working Group:
More than 100 lawsuits have been filed against the Trump administration, with courts fully blocking 26executive actions and another 61 pending in court. Below is a brief overview of major legal developments over the past month.
For updates on lawsuits, click here.
Some important cases and updates include:
U.S. Special Counsel Termination: On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked Trump’s removal of the U.S. Special Counsel. On March 6th, the plaintiff ended the legal challenge after a federal appeals court panel stayed the order blocking his removal.
DOGE: Numerous lawsuits have been filed targeting DOGE, including over the agency’s existence and lack of transparency. On February 21st, a Manhattan-based federal judge issued an order blocking DOGE’s access to Treasury Department data systems. On March 5th, new filings were initiated over Trump’s claim during the Joint Adress that Elon Musk is solely in charge of DOGE.
CFPB Closure: On February 14th, a federal judge temporarily blocked the agency’s dismantling. On March 3rd, a federal judge continued the pause.
USAID Freeze: On March 5th, the Supreme Court sided with a federal district judge and rejected Trump’s executive order to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid funding.
Funding Freeze: On March 6th, a Rhode Island-based Federal District Court judge extended the block on the Trump Administration’s sweeping order to freeze federal loans and grants, saying that the White House put itself above Congress.
Federal Employee Buyout: On February 12th, a federal judge lifted a temporary block on DOGE’s “Fork in the Road” offer to buyout federal employees.
Mass Civil Servant Terminations: On March 5th, the U.S. Merit Protection Board, which oversees federal employees, blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture from firing probationary employees. On March 6th, a federal judge denied a request from USAID workers to reinstate their contracts.
Inspectors General Terminations: On February 12th, eight inspectors general filed a lawsuit appealing their termination. A federal judge denied their immediate reinstatement but the case is still expected to proceed.
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