Trump's Legal Battles: 34 Felonies, Discharge, and 298 Active Civil Cases Explained

Former President Donald Trump has faced multiple significant legal challenges since leaving office. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, Trump was convicted of felonies in New York in May 2024, found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal payments to an adult film actor during his 2016 campaign. On January 10, 2025, a judge issued an unconditional discharge, meaning Trump received no prison time or probation. Beyond the New York case, Trump faced three additional criminal prosecutions. According to Lawfare, a federal case in Florida involved charges related to his handling of classified documents, which was dismissed without prejudice on July 15, 2024. The Washington D.C. federal case charged Trump with conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the United States regarding efforts to reverse the 2020 election results. According to Wikipedia's coverage of the indictments, the Georgia state case centered on similar election interference allegations but faced complications. The Georgia case was paused while courts considered whether prosecutor Fani Willis should be disqualified, and on November 26, 2025, the new prosecutor Pete Skandalakis dropped all charges. Beyond criminal matters, Trump's administration has faced substantial civil litigation. According to Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker, there are currently 298 active cases challenging Trump administration actions. These cases involve executive orders on various topics including election law, immigration enforcement, and actions against law firms. The Just Security litigation tracker reports more than 100 lawsuits and 50 restraining orders from dozens of federal judges challenging Trump administration policies before some government decisions were reversed. Notable civil cases include challenges to executive orders affecting voter registration requirements, sanctions against law firms, and conditions of imprisonment for individuals whose sentences were previously commuted. According to court records, federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders blocking implementation of certain executive orders pending further court review. The Supreme Court has also weighed in on Trump's legal matters. According to the Supreme Court case Trump v. United States, the Court addressed the question of presidential immunity for former presidents facing criminal prosecution for actions taken during their tenure. The case involved the federal indictment stemming from Trump's conduct following the 2020 election. Throughout his presidency and post-presidency, Trump has been involved in extensive litigation. According to Wikipedia, from 1973 until his election in 2016, Trump and his businesses were involved in over 4,000 legal cases in federal and state courts, ranging from real estate disputes to tax matters. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more updates on these ongoing legal developments. This has been a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.