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A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal funding, accusing it of violating a previous court ruling.

The lawsuit, filed by 22 states and D.C., argues the freeze is unconstitutional and causing harm. Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk have suggested defying court orders.

The administration appealed the ruling, while legal experts warn officials like the Treasury Secretary could face contempt charges if they ignore it.

The case tests executive power limits and judicial authority.

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[–] spicehoarder@lemm.ee 2 points 18 minutes ago

"mom tells infant to 'cut it out' more at 6"

[–] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 42 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

Ok, the last time he violated a judge's orders, the charges were much more serious and he was facing potential jail time, both from the criminal trial he was a part of and the gag order imposed on him.

He all-but told the judge to go fuck himself on a daily basis right outside the courtroom, violated the gag order ten fucking times, and received exactly no punishment. And that was when he was a criminal defendant.

He's now President of the United States, has all three branches of government in his back pocket, and was basically anointed as a king by the Supreme Court, who declared he's all but immune from prosecution.

And this judge thinks he's going to obey his orders this time? He told you guys to fuck off on the daily when he was a civilian, and y'all did exactly nothing about it. Now he's POTUS. The fuck is he planning on doing about it now when he violates his orders again? Send out more orders? Trump could literally tell this guy to go fuck himself and his orders with a chainsaw live on television and there's fuck-all he can do about it.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

So you want the judge to give him a pass?

[–] stevegiblets@lemmy.world 5 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

the hottest take i think I have ever seen. well done.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

"and this judge thinks"

You can't just bitch any time someone tries to do something. Does this judge think he's going to single handedly rein in this fascist administration? No, probably not. Should he try anyway? Absolutely.

We don't need more Robert Muellers.

[–] meowmeowbeanz@sh.itjust.works 24 points 9 hours ago

So the circus continues. Another day, another contempt-of-decency performance from the executive branch’s greatest hits. McConnell’s ruling isn’t just a legal smackdown—it’s a neon sign flashing “constitutional arson in progress.”

Funny how “irreparable harm” gets shrugged off like a minor paperwork error. The admin’s playbook? Gaslight, obstruct, project until the courts buckle under sheer audacity. Democracy’s not just teetering—it’s doing backflips off a cliff while they bet on which branch breaks first.

[–] Punchshark@lemmy.ca 61 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (3 children)

Curious if there will be a "straw that broke the camels back" moment with america and this president or is everything he ever does just going to be taken by the public. Im sure the french would have a guillotine out by now

[–] Soup@lemmy.world 63 points 10 hours ago (4 children)

I just wanna know where all the “I need guns to fight back against tyranny” people are. They’re reeeeal quiet.

[–] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 4 points 3 hours ago

They won't do shit, to them that's not tyranny because their team won.

[–] ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world 15 points 8 hours ago

a not insignificant portion of those people support the current administration. tyranny to them is Dems in control of government.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 24 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Responsible gun owners don’t crow about their weapons.

[–] Soup@lemmy.world 26 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Sure, but there are PLENTY of irresponsible ones screaming that nonsense every time a school shooting happens. It’s not like they’re rare specimens.

[–] guiguinofake@sh.itjust.works 9 points 7 hours ago

Guess who the irresponsible ones voted for.

[–] Punchshark@lemmy.ca 9 points 10 hours ago

I agree. Lots of talk, all the walking has been backwards...

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 22 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Fascism is not exactly sustainable. If not the people or the military, he is bound to piss off someone close to him enough to betray him eventually.

The issue is how many lives will be lost in the process.

[–] Punchshark@lemmy.ca 13 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

I'm very curious to what will be the "moment"

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 14 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah. This is definitely what I would call "the cool zone".

In the moments between bouts of existential dread, I am at the edge of my seat!

[–] match@pawb.social 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

God, we're back in the Cool Zone already?

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

Regrettably :C

[–] AngryRobot@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Looking for the next assassination of Arch-Duke Ferdinand?

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[–] auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 95 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

I’m sure he’ll listen this time judge.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 41 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

I'm actually really hoping he doesn't. It's better we get this over with sooner than later. Piss the courts and the legislature off before he has gathered enough of a foothold

[–] AngryRobot@lemmy.world 5 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Speed run the end of democracy! LFG!

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

The democracy part was already over when he ignored Congress, this is just accelerating the time period from no longer being a republic to the deciding moments of what will become.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

At this point it's still just a good attempt at not being a republic. We were, after all, dumb enough to vote this guy in legitimately.

We're in the "if you can keep it" phase.

The President cannot override a law/statute with an executive order it has to go back to the legislature. Trump's removal of the enforcement teams for their sanctions that were signed legislation was a direct act against the constitution. Every Congress member and senator swears an oath to defend and uphold it. How could we still call it a republic if the representatives decision was illegally overturned and they have not yet removed the executor of it?

[–] Modern_medicine_isnt@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

This is really the ideal path. Fracture fast, begin the healing.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Also if there is going to be a war, I'd rather it be in my mid 30s than late +. And before my niece and nephews are old enough to l remember it would be nice.

Also while some media still exists that isn't fully owned by them

[–] burgersc12@mander.xyz 12 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

It is literally in their playbook, ignore court orders. Dark Gothic MAGA is terrifying

[–] errer@lemmy.world 11 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

This video is prophetic and I highly encourage everyone to watch it. It sounds like a conspiracy theory except we see virtually all of it happening in front of our own eyes right now.

[–] jason@discuss.online 2 points 1 hour ago

And it was posted 3 months ago

[–] Walican132 8 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I know right? Usually felons don’t listen to the legal system.

[–] undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 9 points 10 hours ago

Especially when they have not one but 34 felony convictions.

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 56 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

It will be really interesting for the supreme court to decide if a president can be held in contempt of court.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 48 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

It doesn’t even need to go that far. The next step after failure to comply with a court order would be dispatching the US Marshalls. They report to the DoJ, so I’d say that’s pretty unlikely.

Scholars and pundits are saying that act of inhibiting their own accountability will be the official end of the US government as it was designed, and the official beginning of an authoritarian regime.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 12 points 11 hours ago

That "official acts" rule is gonna do a lot of heavy lifting.

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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 17 points 10 hours ago

Ya'll have primed him to ignore your shit because nothing serious has ever happened to him from the courts. You fucking baffoons. Lay in your bed.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 31 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (9 children)

I think the judge is mistaken. This is an official act. That means it’s not constrained by things like rulings. In fact, law just isn’t applicable. They really should put more effort into staying up-to-date. /s

[–] LordCrom@lemmy.world 8 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Well, supreme Court already said if it's an official act, then he is immune. So if he decides a court order but it's an official act, then he can't be guilty.

Great job there scotus

[–] gdog05@lemmy.world 5 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I get your point, but just because you and your freedom are immune to prosecution doesn't mean your money and property are safe from seizure. For example, if it's believed that Mar-a-Lago was used in the process of a crime, like withholding documents or discussing illegal things, then it can be seized in civil asset forfeiture and Trump would have to prove his innocence to get it back. Same with his money. I think it's possible in the current context to find a judge willing to try this. I have no idea how the execution of such an order would play out. But there are still interesting cards unplayed.

[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 6 points 9 hours ago

I have no idea how the execution of such an order would play out.

It wouldn't. The order would get appealed, the appeal would be slow walked so it wouldn't be executed in a timely manner, and eventually, it would find its way to the supreme ~~kangaroo~~ court and be deemed unconstitutional to seize the assets of the acting president ~~for life~~.

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[–] BigMacHole@lemm.ee 9 points 10 hours ago

And if he Doesnt?

[–] Shawdow194@fedia.io 14 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Or else....??

Another strongly worded letter?

[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 15 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

I guess in a perfect world, impeachment and removal from office. If that fails then military coup? I don't see either of those things happening.

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