Judge Rules Presidential Records Act Constitutional, Orders White House Compliance

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Judge Rules Presidential Records Act Constitutional, Orders White House Compliance
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A federal judge ruled the Presidential Records Act is likely constitutional and ordered the White House to comply, rejecting a DOJ opinion that the law is unconstitutional. The 54-page decision says Congress has the power under the Property Clause to regulate presidential records and found a substantial risk the White House isn’t following the Act; the order becomes effective May 26.

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