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Trump Faces Legal Battles Over Citizenship and Funding Policies

3/22/2025

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Trump Faces Legal Challenges

President Trump is grappling with serious legal hurdles as he seeks to overturn federal spending mandated by Congress and eliminate birthright citizenship for certain Americans. Courts are raising doubts about the constitutionality of his actions, and recent rulings hint that the Supreme Court may reject his contentious policies on citizenship and funding.

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Libraries Brace for Cuts

Connecticut libraries and museums are bracing for a storm as President Trump's executive order threatens to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services, jeopardizing essential funding for literacy and digital programs. Meanwhile, Oregon officials fear a staggering $10.7 billion loss in federal support for education and human services, while New Jersey school leaders worry about the impact on vulnerable students as the Education Department faces potential cuts.

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Trump Faces Legal Challenges

President Trump is grappling with serious legal hurdles as he seeks to overturn federal spending mandated by Congress and eliminate birthright citizenship for certain Americans. Courts are raising doubts about the constitutionality of his actions, and recent rulings hint that the Supreme Court may reject his contentious policies on citizenship and funding.

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