Washington, July 21 -- A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated federal law by shutting down a public website that displayed how federal funds are distributed to government agencies, ordering the platform's reinstatement, The Hill reported.
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan, in a ruling on Monday, determined that the removal of the online database managed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) violated legislation enacted by Congress, which mandates that apportionment decisions be made publicly available within two business days.
"There is nothing unconstitutional about Congress requiring the Executive Branch to inform the public of how it is apportioning the public's money. Defendants are therefore requi...
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