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Legal Battles Ahead: Democrats Prepare to Challenge Trump’s Executive Actions with Hefty Costs
Democrats are expected to spend millions of dollars contesting President Donald Trump’s executive orders in court, with little potential for success, as suggested by legal expert John Yoo from the University of California, Berkeley. In an interview, Yoo characterized these legal challenges as a significant expenditure with dubious returns.
According to Yoo, who previously served as a deputy assistant attorney general, Trump’s team will have access to some of the top legal minds in the nation. This advantage, he believes, ensures that while the Democrats manage to delay many of Trump’s directives, they are unlikely to win these legal battles. Yoo expressed confidence that Trump will successfully uphold about two-thirds of his executive actions despite anticipated legal pushback.
Current Landscape of Lawsuits
Since Trump’s inauguration on January 20, his administration has faced approximately 54 lawsuits challenging various executive orders. Just within the first three weeks of his presidency, Trump enacted at least 63 executive orders, including 26 on his first day. These orders reflect his commitment to the
