Our Cases
We have brought a number of cases to put a stop to the Administration’s actions that violate the rights of Americans and harm Rhode Islanders.
Birthright Citizenship
On January 21, 2025, a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed a suit in Massachusetts challenging an executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship.
Federal Funding Freeze
On January 28, 2025, a coalition of 23 attorneys general filed a suit in Rhode Island challenging a directive pursuant to executive orders to freeze federal financial assistance that Congress had previously allocated to states and other organizations.
DOGE
In two different cases, we have argued alongside a coalition of attorneys general that the private data the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has accessed and other sweeping actions it has taken violate federal law and the Constitution.
NIH Indirect Costs
On February 10, 2025, a coalition of 23 attorneys general filed a suit in Massachusetts challenging a National Institute of Health directive to cut funds for medical and public health research at universities and research institutions.
Federal Workers
On March 7, 2025, a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed a suit in Maryland challenging the actions of numerous federal agencies for conducting illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees
Department of Education
On March 13, 2025, a coalition of 21 attorneys general filed a suit in Massachusetts challenging the Administration's actions to dismantle of the Department of Education.
Public Health Funding
On April 1, 2025, a coalition of 24 attorneys general filed a suit in Rhode Island challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for abruptly and illegally terminating nearly $11 billion in critical public health grants to the states.
Elections
On April 3, 2025, a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed a suit in Massachusetts challenging an executive order that attempts to impose documentary proof of citizenship requirements when Americans seek to register to vote
NIH Research Grants
On April 4, 2025, a coalition of 17 attorneys general filed a suit in Massachusetts challenging the Administration’s unreasonable and intentional delays in reviewing NIH grant applications, as well as its termination of hundreds of already-issued grants.
Libraries, Museums, and Workers
On April 4, 2025, a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed a suit in Rhode Island challenging the Trump Administration's executive order dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and small businesses nationwide.