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Trump’s Pen is Most Deadly Weapon [1]
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Date: 2025-04-05
"In what is referred to as the “Appropriations Clause,” the U.S. Constitution gives the spending “power of the purse” to Congress, not the president . It states: “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.”This clause underscores a crucial part of the system of checks and balances that governs our country and prevents the executive branch from spending money without congressional oversight and approval.
"Additionally, Trump’s actions may violate the U.S. Impoundment Control Act of 1974. While this Act allows some limited presidential control over funds, it explicitly prohibits a president from withholding funds, also known as “impoundment,” because he disagrees with the policy objectives related to the spending. The OMB’s memo directing funding cuts is doing precisely that." (collaborative.evergreenaction.com) “… in response to a Presidential Memorandum weaponizing the powers of the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security against lawyers who oppose the Trump administration’s actions, Damon T. Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released the following statement: Weaponizing the legal system to intimidate and silence lawyers—particularly those defending civil rights and civil liberties—is a dangerous manipulation of the rule of law and a subversion of democracy. It completely undermines the fundamental principles of justice and erodes trust in the legal system. “… in response to a Presidential Memorandum weaponizing the powers of the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security against lawyers who oppose the Trump administration’s actions, Damon T. Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released the following statement:
“The nation should reject any attempt by a sitting president to abuse the rules of the legal profession in this way. That kind of action is meant to have a chilling effect across our field, leaving people who have been wronged nowhere to turn for help. For 60 years, the Lawyers’ Committee has worked to defend justice and hold those in power accountable when they overstep the bounds of their authority and violate the rule of law. We will not be deterred from our mission. In fact, our mission is even more vital than ever. So, we will redouble our efforts to fight for justice, advance civil rights, and uphold the rule of law. (lawyerscommittee.org)
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