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Trump Administration – Legal challenges to Trump administration actions, tracked by Just Security.

Abortion – State and federal litigation involving reproductive rights and abortion, tracked by KFF.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Ongoing and completed litigation involving artificial intelligence, including machine learning, tracked by the Ethical Tech Initiative at George Washington University.

DEI in Employment – Lawsuits likely to affect workplace DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) practices, tracked by the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Guns – Second Amendment litigation involving gun policy, tracked by Giffords.

Health Care – Notable health care lawsuits in U.S. courts, tracked by the O’Neill Institute at Georgetown Law School.

Immigration – Litigation challenging laws, policies, and government actions involving immigration, tracked by the Justice Action Center.

LGBTQ+ Rights – Proposed and recently enacted legislation targeting LGBTQ+ rights, tracked by the ACLU.

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