A federal judge has issued an injunction against President Trumpâs executive order aimed at eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) alongside other agencies. This action follows a lawsuit by attorneys general from 21 states, asserting that the EO violated the Administrative Procedure Act. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. reaffirmed that only Congress has the authority to make laws and appropriate funds, reinforcing the importance of the IMLS's role in funding libraries and museums. The injunction was celebrated by public interest advocates as a victory for access to resources in libraries.
District court Judge John J. McConnell Jr. stated that Trump's executive order violated the Administrative Procedure Act and ignored Congress's fundamental role in the legislative process.
Rhode Island attorney general Peter Neronha called the preliminary injunction a win for the public interest, emphasizing that dismantling these agencies hinders everyday people's access to resources.
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