The administration must immediately restore federal funding, wrote the federal judge in Rhode Island who's overseeing a lawsuit brought by 22 states.

Summary

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal funding, accusing it of violating a previous court ruling.

The lawsuit, filed by 22 states and D.C., argues the freeze is unconstitutional and causing harm. Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk have suggested defying court orders.

The administration appealed the ruling, while legal experts warn officials like the Treasury Secretary could face contempt charges if they ignore it.

The case tests executive power limits and judicial authority.

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      511·
      20 hours ago

      I’m actually really hoping he doesn’t. It’s better we get this over with sooner than later. Piss the courts and the legislature off before he has gathered enough of a foothold

        • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          16·
          13 hours ago

          The democracy part was already over when he ignored Congress, this is just accelerating the time period from no longer being a republic to the deciding moments of what will become.

          • Serinus@lemmy.world
            2·
            11 hours ago

            At this point it’s still just a good attempt at not being a republic. We were, after all, dumb enough to vote this guy in legitimately.

            We’re in the “if you can keep it” phase.

            • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
              3·
              9 hours ago

              The President cannot override a law/statute with an executive order it has to go back to the legislature. Trump’s removal of the enforcement teams for their sanctions that were signed legislation was a direct act against the constitution. Every Congress member and senator swears an oath to defend and uphold it. How could we still call it a republic if the representatives decision was illegally overturned and they have not yet removed the executor of it?

              • Serinus@lemmy.world
                1·
                6 hours ago

                Because it’s been a very short time. It’s still possible laws are enforced, although dangerously precarious.

        • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          2·
          12 hours ago

          Also if there is going to be a war, I’d rather it be in my mid 30s than late +. And before my niece and nephews are old enough to l remember it would be nice.

          Also while some media still exists that isn’t fully owned by them

      • errer@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        17 hours ago

        This video is prophetic and I highly encourage everyone to watch it. It sounds like a conspiracy theory except we see virtually all of it happening in front of our own eyes right now.