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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Order to Dismantle Key Agencies

5/8/2025

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services and other agencies. The ruling, which found the order in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and the separation of powers, came after a coalition of 21 states argued it would harm vital public services.

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services and other agencies. The ruling, which found the order in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and the separation of powers, came after a coalition of 21 states argued it would harm vital public services.