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Judge Rules Presidential Records Act Constitutional, Orders White House Compliance
politics5 days ago

Judge Rules Presidential Records Act Constitutional, Orders White House Compliance

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.

Judge Rules White House Must Preserve Presidential Records Under Challenge to Law
politics5 days ago

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.