A Biden-appointed federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump‘s funding threat regarding changes to states’ voting systems and voter registration forms.
The judge, U.S. District Judge John Chun, ruled that Trump’s threat to pull funds from the Election Assistance Commission puts unconstitutional pressure on states.
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“The President has no authority to unilaterally impose new conditions on federal funds,” Chun wrote in a 75-page ruling. He also wrote that the court determined Trump’s executive orders constitute a violation of the separation of powers.
Chun argued that the president’s powers are aimed at overseeing laws, not to be a lawmaker.
“The Court concludes that Plaintiffs have plausibly alleged, and for some provisions proved, that the EO violates
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