President Trump's Memo on Financial Guarantees for Lawsuits

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President Trump signed a memo directing agencies to request financial guarantees from groups suing the government. The memo aims to hold 'activist' groups financially responsible if an injunction is found unnecessary. The order seeks to rein in 'activist judges' and keep litigants accountable.

Key Points

  • President Trump signed a memo directing government agencies to request financial guarantees from groups suing the government
  • The memo aims to ensure that plaintiffs pay costs and damages if injunctions are deemed unnecessary
  • The order is intended to rein in 'activist judges' and make litigants accountable

Pros

  • Holding 'activist' groups financially responsible for unnecessary injunctions
  • Aiming to rein in 'activist judges' and keep litigants accountable

Cons

  • Potential for increased financial burden on plaintiffs seeking injunctions