Summary
The Trump administration’s move to withhold congressionally approved federal funds has sparked legal battles over the Constitution’s “power of the purse,” which grants spending authority to Congress.
Nonprofit groups and over 20 Democratic attorneys general have sued, citing violations of the Impoundment Control Act.
The administration argues the law is unconstitutional, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown.
Critics call it a “dangerous power grab,” while legal experts say past rulings limit presidential authority over spending.
Did I read that summary right, or did I have a stroke. The constitution is unconstitutional?
I’m always surprised when an outdated pact between literal slavers is inconsistent, irrelevant, completely lacking, fundamentally corrupt, etc. \s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_religion
The current administration has already tried to argue that the 14th Amendment (birthright citizenship) is unconstitutional.
The Impoundment Control Act is what they’re claiming is unconstitutional. And the thoroughly corrupt Supreme Court will almost certainly rule in their favor, I’m afraid.
I think the white house is arguing that the “Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974” violates the constitution. I’m no lawyer and I don’t know shit about fuck but I have no clue how that could be true.