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cstanleytech

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4. That's just the power of that they can choose on what to spend it on.

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #3)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:30 PM

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Plus this isn't a government agency but a 3rd party so forcing them has as much chance as forcing the government to pay for private schooling if it doesn't want to.

As for Trump's actions in it though that's a different thing entirely that can be challenged but I'm not sure if six of the judges will go against Trump on SCOTUS.

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How is barring federal funds legal? I hope the shelter sues. SunSeeker Friday #1

Is there a Constitutional requirement that the government has to fund it? cstanleytech Saturday #2

Yes. There is a constitutional requirement that Congress controls the pursestrings, not the president. SunSeeker Saturday #3

That's just the power of that they can choose on what to spend it on. cstanleytech Saturday #4

The president can't "choose" where to spend money Congress allocated to a specific entity. SunSeeker Saturday #5