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A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated federal law by taking down a public website that showed how funding is apportioned to federal agencies, ordering its reinstatement.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled Monday that removal of the online database overseen by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) violated legislation passed by Congress, which requires the OMB to make apportionment decisions publicly available within two business days.
“There is nothing unconstitutional about Congress requiring the Executive Branch to inform the public of how it is apportioning the public’s money. Defendants are therefore required to stop violating the law!” Sullivan wrote in his 60-page opinion.
The judge ordered the administration to reinstate the database. But at the Justice Department’s request, he paused his order until Thursday morning, so the administration can decide whether it will seek emergency relief from an appeals court.
But the website went dark earlier this year after the Trump administration said it could not continue to operate the system, arguing it contained sensitive information that could pose a threat to national security. In court, the administration contended the requirement to post the information is unconstitutional.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/judge-rules-trump-administration-broke-144225860.html
