Judge halts Trump administration's taxpayer-funded ads
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 02:48 · Archive
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing government-funded advertisements.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing taxpayer-funded advertisements on Sunday evening. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon in Manhattan issued a temporary restraining order that takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 14 days while litigation continues.
The coalition that brought the case includes the government watchdog Common Cause, Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ, and an Alabama state House candidate. They argued the advertisements amounted to unlawful political propaganda and exceeded the administration's statutory authority. The ads were funded by a $20 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security.
Judge Rochon found that the plaintiffs had demonstrated they were likely to succeed on the merits of their case, would suffer irreparable harm without an injunction, and that the balance of equities tipped in their favour. The coalition stated in response: 'There is no legal justification — and no precedent — for the president to use the machinery of the government and funds set aside by Congress for other uses to influence electoral outcomes that further his own agenda.'
How it is being reported
- Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV adsThe Department of Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer money for the ads, which the White House has defended as public service announcements.CBS News · 12 Oct, 04:24
- Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump advertisementsA federal judge ordered the white House to immediately stop airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style advertisements featuring President Donald Trump.UPI · 12 Oct, 02:39
- Judge orders Trump admin to stop airing challenged government-funded ads immediatelyThe ads have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election, which will determine control of Congress.CNBC · 12 Oct, 01:29
In this story: Trump · Jennifer Rochon · Common Cause · Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ · Department of Homeland Security · Manhattan
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