The article discusses the unprecedented use of executive orders by President Trump to influence federal funding, particularly in education and energy sectors. His orders target programs related to gender ideology and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), prompting concerns from legal experts about their legality and adherence to the Constitution. Historically, Congress has the authority over federal budgeting, leading experts to highlight the potential overreach of presidential power and the implications for governance and funded programs.
We've never seen a president in history do so much that's clearly illegal, so fast, said Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the School of Law at UC Berkeley.
The president has ordered agencies to pause funding for essential projects, raising significant questions about the legality and boundaries of executive power.
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