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Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Memo on Presidential Records Act

4/8/2026

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Historians Sue Trump

The American Historical Association and American Oversight filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump challenging a Justice Department memo that declares the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional.
The memo allows Trump to disregard the Act, which requires preserving presidential records.
The plaintiffs argue the memo undermines public access to historical records and violates the separation of powers.
The case is overseen by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C.

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Attorneys General Challenge Trump

A coalition of 23 Democratic-led attorneys general filed suit against U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting, arguing it violates states’ election powers.
They argue the order is an unprecedented overreach of executive authority.
Civil rights groups have challenged it, saying it threatens voter participation.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly will hear the case.

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Historians Sue Trump

The American Historical Association and American Oversight filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump challenging a Justice Department memo that declares the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional.
The memo allows Trump to disregard the Act, which requires preserving presidential records.
The plaintiffs argue the memo undermines public access to historical records and violates the separation of powers.
The case is overseen by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C.

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