Summary
The Trump administration’s move to withhold congressionally approved federal funds has sparked legal battles over the Constitution’s “power of the purse,” which grants spending authority to Congress.
Nonprofit groups and over 20 Democratic attorneys general have sued, citing violations of the Impoundment Control Act.
The administration argues the law is unconstitutional, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown.
Critics call it a “dangerous power grab,” while legal experts say past rulings limit presidential authority over spending.
Wait, that’s your litmus test for corruption in the judicial branch? What about… - Gestures wildly -
Corruption is a sliding scale. There’s accepting gifts from companies corruption ala Thomas, and then there’s clear violations of the constitutional separation of powers corruption, which is a lot worse. Neither are particularly a good look for the courts. But one of them ends in consolidation of power to the executive branch ceding arguably one of the more important responsibilities of congress.