Special Collection: Donald Trump personal capacity lawsuits

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Ken Klippenstein

This collection consists of cases brought by and against Donald Trump in his personal capacity--before, after, and during his presidencies.

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5 Cases

PRESIDENTIAL/GUBERNATORIAL AUTHORITY

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United States v. Trump

1:23-cr-00257 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Aug. 1, 2023

Case Ongoing

Indictment by the United States charging Donald Trump with allegedly engaging in a criminal conspiracy to undermine the presidential election.

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People of the State of New York v. Trump

452564/2022 | New York state trial court

Filed Date: Sept. 21, 2022

Trump and associates tried in their individual capacities for financial fraud in New York State.

FAIR HOUSING/LENDING/INSURANCE

United States v. Fred C. Trump, Donald Trump, and Trump Management, Inc.

1:73-01529 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: Oct. 15, 1973

Closed Date: June 10, 1977

Housing discrimination lawsuit against Trump properties settled with fair housing reforms.

Libel/defamation claims (2)

SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

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Trump v. New York Times Company

8:25-cv-02487 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: Sept. 15, 2025

Case Ongoing

President Trump sues the New York Times for their coverage of his activities.

SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

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Trump v. Murdoch

1:25-cv-23232 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: July 18, 2025

Case Ongoing

Trump sues authors and publishers of an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.