NEWS: Big preliminary injunction from Judge John McConnell in the multistate lawsuit against the OMB grants/loans freeze.
"The Executive’s categorical freeze of appropriated and obligated funds fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."
"The Executive’s categorical freeze of appropriated and obligated funds fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."
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But, there are likely 100+ lawsuits already, so "simultaneous" doesn't mean much, and, more fundamentally, different cases raising different issues reaching different results at different stages doesn't tell us much.
https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgeidner.bsky.social/post/3lhclidehyc2b
All standing orders nullify upon court order halting prior action.
Case could last years.
Indefinitely tied up in litigation arguments for decades to come.
Court has right to halt action upon illegal orders.
Can only be frozen by US Congress upon joint session approval of majority vote.
Must hold 67 senators in approval.
Must have 67% of congressional representatives in affirmation of freeze.
Otherwise President did bad
Credit of USA at risk
USA credit rating is an F upon non compliance.
Here's the injunction: