The court ruled that Congress possesses the constitutional authority to regulate presidential records, a power supported by historical interpretation, precedent, and property law. This authority was not challenged by the former president during his first term, and the order takes effect on May 26. Given the former president’s past actions, including allegations of hoarding and destroying documents, an appeal of this ruling is anticipated.
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Judge Richard Leon denied the American Library Association’s request to halt the Trump administration’s defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), citing jurisdictional issues raised by recent Supreme Court decisions. While previously granting a temporary injunction, Leon now believes the case belongs in the Court of Federal Claims, specifically concerning contractual claims related to federal grants. This decision comes after the administration, citing an executive order, drastically reduced IMLS funding and staff, impacting grant distribution and the agency’s operations. A separate Rhode Island court order blocking the IMLS shutdown remains in effect, pending appeal by the administration.
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John Q. Hosedrinker