Judge Rules White House Must Preserve Presidential Records Under Challenge to Law

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction requiring most White House staff to preserve presidential and vice presidential records under the Presidential Records Act, despite the DOJ arguing the Act is unconstitutional. The order takes effect May 26 and does not cover Trump or Vice President Vance; it was sought by historians groups and watchdogs concerned about transparency. The decision upholds the PRA as likely constitutional and emphasizes Congress’s intent to illuminate presidential actions.