Friction with courts slowing key Trump policies

Published August 6, 2025 6:00am ET



The Trump administration has faced renewed friction with courts as it seeks to implement its agenda, causing headaches for the Justice Department and the rest of the administration.

While President Donald Trump‘s administration has faced slowdowns and setbacks in the federal courts since returning to office in January, a recent string of orders and actions has hampered the administration’s agenda in various areas, including immigration and restructuring the executive branch.

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