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Summary

A federal judge in Rhode Island temporarily blocked Trump’s sweeping domestic spending freeze. The order halted efforts to pause billions in federal funding.

Judge John McConnell Jr. justified his decision by citing a 2013 opinion from Justice Brett Kavanaugh, reinforcing that the president lacks unilateral authority over funds appropriated by Congress.

Trump’s executive orders targeted programs including foreign aid, diversity initiatives, and measures against so-called “gender ideology extremism.”

The ruling raises the prospect that the Supreme Court may soon deem impoundment efforts unconstitutional, potentially undermining Trump’s broader fiscal policies.

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[–] yesman 69 points 1 month ago

I wouldn't count on Kavanaugh or Thomas contradicting Trump very much. Sex offenders are famous for their solidarity.

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 51 points 1 month ago

What a fucking dumbass clickbait title. Brett Kavanagh doesn't have any bad news for Trump - instead we can celebrate the minor irony that a past ruling from Kavanagh is being used in the temporary injunction that the Supreme Court will almost certainly overturn shortly.

[–] Floon@lemmy.ml 45 points 1 month ago

It’s cute how liberals hold out the hope that the fascists care about ideological consistency. We’re fucked.

[–] SinningStromgald 34 points 1 month ago

Precedent means nothing to the corrupt corpse that is the US Supreme Court. They will give Trump the power he wants as president and only rescind it when someone not on their "team" tries to use it.

[–] AnarchoSnowPlow@midwest.social 26 points 1 month ago (3 children)

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago

If you need help getting all that iron over a body of water I've actually got an excellent bridge to sell you!

[–] FiremanEdsRevenge 6 points 1 month ago

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[–] dohpaz42 2 points 1 month ago

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[–] kmartburrito 12 points 1 month ago

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