Lawsuits Target Executive Orders and Immigration Changes

A coalition of labor unions, nonprofits, and city governments has filed lawsuits against federal agencies and the Department of Government Efficiency, contesting mass layoffs and agency reorganizations ordered by a recent executive order, which plaintiffs argue exceed presidential authority and violate constitutional separation of powers. Simultaneously, a broad alliance of churches, farmworker unions, and advocacy groups has sued the Trump administration for rescinding a decades-old policy that protected 'sensitive locations' such as churches, schools, and hospitals from immigration enforcement. Plaintiffs claim that the policy reversal undermines religious freedoms, disrupts access to essential services, and contravenes the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Both lawsuits argue that the changes create fear in spaces traditionally considered safe, impeding the missions of organizations serving vulnerable populations. These legal challenges raise concerns about executive overreach and the erosion of civil liberties in both federal workforce management and immigration enforcement. The outcomes could significantly impact the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress, as well as the rights and protections of immigrants and supporting organizations.