University of California, Berkeley law professor John Yoo predicts that Democrats may spend millions battling President Donald Trump's executive orders in court, with limited success. Yoo believes that Trump, backed by top attorneys, will likely prevail on most of his executive orders despite potential delays caused by legal challenges.
Since taking office, Trump has faced 54 lawsuits in response to his executive actions, including the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and policies such as banning biological men from women's sports and deporting illegal immigrants.
Democratic officials have vowed to resist Trump's agenda through legal and legislative means, with some promising to take the fight to the streets. The ongoing legal battles mark a continuation of the opposition that began during Trump's first administration.
Yoo distinguishes the current legal challenges from past 'lawfare' tactics, noting that Democrats are now suing Trump as President to halt his official policies rather than targeting him personally. He points out that both parties have used the courts to challenge opposing administrations' actions, citing examples from the Obama and Biden eras.
Despite some judges issuing temporary injunctions against Trump's orders, the White House remains confident that the administration's actions are lawful and will ultimately be upheld in court. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the administration's belief that the injunctions lack legal basis and expressed confidence in the eventual vindication of Trump's executive actions.
