California, Trump Administration Ready for 2026 Court Battles

California’s response to the Trump administration has prompted a flood of litigation, with several major hearings over the line between state law and federal authority teed up for hearings early in 2026.

Some pending cases, such as a challenge to immigration enforcement tactics in the Los Angeles region, have led to emergency docket orders from the US Supreme Court, the authority of which will be a major point of litigation in the coming months. At stake are hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds and the state’s ability to steer policy in key areas including education, health, and infrastructure. ...