Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

edhopper

(35,809 posts)
Fri Mar 14, 2025, 09:08 AM Mar 14

When the CR passes, it will be harder to challenge Trump in Court

since it legally gives Trump and Musk the power to do the things Schumer claims would happen in a shut down.
So instead of calling the GOP's threat of a shutdown, he allows the next four years to be a shit storm.

He got zero concessions from the GOP and now is giving complete authority to Trump.

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
When the CR passes, it will be harder to challenge Trump in Court (Original Post) edhopper Mar 14 OP
True - but the CR itself could be challenged as unconstitutional, Ocelot II Mar 14 #1
Maybe it will be resolved by 2028 edhopper Mar 14 #2
Right Stuckinthebush Mar 14 #3

Ocelot II

(124,338 posts)
1. True - but the CR itself could be challenged as unconstitutional,
Fri Mar 14, 2025, 09:49 AM
Mar 14

and I expect it will be, since it gives Trump broad power to allocate and spend federal money without Congressional approval. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 says: "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States." The case law interpreting the spending clause deals with the extent of Congress' spending power, not the power of the executive to interfere with it. Let's see if there's a constitutional challenge - and yes, I'm well aware of the fact that this SCOTUS seems unduly sympathetic to the power of the executive, but this is a unique situation, and I can foresee lower federal courts issuing injunctions based on the spending clause in particular cases, which would at least throw sand in the gears.

edhopper

(35,809 posts)
2. Maybe it will be resolved by 2028
Fri Mar 14, 2025, 10:36 AM
Mar 14

After all the damage is done. And Trump has 2 more fascists on the SCOTUS.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»When the CR passes, it wi...