Judge today sternly blocks funding freeze, contradicts press secretary Leavitt

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution.
[…]
"The Court finds that the record now before it substantiates the likelihood of a successful claim that the Executive's actions violate the Constitution and statutes of the United States," he added in the 13-page decision in the lawsuit filed by 22 state attorneys general.
[…]
Even after the OMB rescinded the memo on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, claiming, "This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo.
[…]
"Based on the Press Secretary’s unequivocal statement and the continued actions of Executive agencies, the Court finds that the policies in the OMB Directive that the States challenge here are still in full force and effect and thus the issues presented in the States’ TRO motion are not moot," he said.

The judge warned that there was "more than monetary harm" at stake with the case.

As Justice Anthony Kennedy reminds us, 'Liberty is always at stake when one or more of the branches seek to transgress the separation of powers,'" he wrote.’

Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge

A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.

abcnews.go.com

Very good.

At least we have a semi-functional judiciary that will check Trump’s corruption and lawlessness.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Leavitt needs to take a Constitution course.

 

[Mac-7]

‘A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution.
[…]
"The Court finds that the record now before it substantiates the likelihood of a successful claim that the Executive's actions violate the Constitution and statutes of the United States," he added in the 13-page decision in the lawsuit filed by 22 state attorneys general.
[…]
Even after the OMB rescinded the memo on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, claiming, "This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo.
[…]
"Based on the Press Secretary’s unequivocal statement and the continued actions of Executive agencies, the Court finds that the policies in the OMB Directive that the States challenge here are still in full force and effect and thus the issues presented in the States’ TRO motion are not moot," he said.

The judge warned that there was "more than monetary harm" at stake with the case.

As Justice Anthony Kennedy reminds us, 'Liberty is always at stake when one or more of the branches seek to transgress the separation of powers,'" he wrote.’

Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge

A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.

abcnews.go.com

Very good.

At least we have a semi-functional judiciary that will check Trump’s corruption and lawlessness.

I dont see how the freeze violates the Constitution

 

[Thunk]

With all due respect your honor...TOUGH TITTY!

 

[22lcidw]

Leavitt needs to take a Constitution course.

Progressive Socialist Communist Judges means nothing in the long run. When the nation capitulates, massive pain and suffering results.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

The power of the purse is that of Congress. President administers it as directed by Congress.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I dont see how the freeze violates the Constitution

Trump should ignore the judge like Biden did SCOTUS on student loan forgiveness

 

[Orangecat]

Yawn. Up to the SCOTUS, and we all know how that story ends.

 

[progressive hunter]

‘A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution.
[…]
"The Court finds that the record now before it substantiates the likelihood of a successful claim that the Executive's actions violate the Constitution and statutes of the United States," he added in the 13-page decision in the lawsuit filed by 22 state attorneys general.
[…]
Even after the OMB rescinded the memo on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, claiming, "This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo.
[…]
"Based on the Press Secretary’s unequivocal statement and the continued actions of Executive agencies, the Court finds that the policies in the OMB Directive that the States challenge here are still in full force and effect and thus the issues presented in the States’ TRO motion are not moot," he said.

The judge warned that there was "more than monetary harm" at stake with the case.

As Justice Anthony Kennedy reminds us, 'Liberty is always at stake when one or more of the branches seek to transgress the separation of powers,'" he wrote.’

Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge

A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.

abcnews.go.com

Very good.

At least we have a semi-functional judiciary that will check Trump’s corruption and lawlessness.

 

[elektra]

The Constitution does not give a federal judge at the state level authority to stop the president of the United States of America.

 

[Moonglow]

I dont see how the freeze violates the Constitution

No surprise really.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

The Constitution does not give a federal judge at the state level authority to stop the president of the United States of America.

Leftists are worried their livelihood is about to be cut off

 

[westwall]

Trump should ignore the judge like Biden did SCOTUS on student loan forgiveness

Yup. What's good for the dems is fine for Trump.

 

[Moonglow]

The Constitution does not give a federal judge at the state level authority to stop the president of the United States of America.

Oh contraire but he does and can especially when it violates the law..There is no such thing as a federal judge at a state level.

 

[Man With A Plan]

‘A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution.
[…]
"The Court finds that the record now before it substantiates the likelihood of a successful claim that the Executive's actions violate the Constitution and statutes of the United States," he added in the 13-page decision in the lawsuit filed by 22 state attorneys general.
[…]
Even after the OMB rescinded the memo on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, claiming, "This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo.
[…]
"Based on the Press Secretary’s unequivocal statement and the continued actions of Executive agencies, the Court finds that the policies in the OMB Directive that the States challenge here are still in full force and effect and thus the issues presented in the States’ TRO motion are not moot," he said.

The judge warned that there was "more than monetary harm" at stake with the case.

As Justice Anthony Kennedy reminds us, 'Liberty is always at stake when one or more of the branches seek to transgress the separation of powers,'" he wrote.’

Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge

A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.

abcnews.go.com

Very good.

At least we have a semi-functional judiciary that will check Trump’s corruption and lawlessness.

What you have is another liberal lower court judge (appointed by Barack Obama) trying to stop the Trump agenda to get Federal spending under control. This will be appealed to the Supreme Court. Every time this happens, you on the left start doing an end zone victory dance.

 

[elektra]

Oh contraire but he does and can especially when it violates the law..There is no such thing as a federal judge at a state level.

Yes there is, this federal judge is in Rhode Island

Either way it is not constitutional

 

[Moonglow]

Yes there is, this federal judge is in Rhode Island

Either way it is not constitutional

That is a federal district judge.

 

[Rawley]

Leavitt needs to take a Constitution course.

I think he Judge is the one that need the refresher. "ORANGE MAN BAD" is not a judicial doctrine.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I think he Judge is the one that need the refresher. "ORANGE MAN BAD" is not a judicial doctrine.

I'm sure the administration expected it. Let it play out

 

[elektra]

That is a federal district judge.

In Rhode Island like I stated