Federal Court Rules $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill Unconstitutional

A Texas federal judge's decision blocks enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Texas, marking a significant constitutional challenge to the bill passed under proxy voting rules.

A federal court in Texas ruled the $1.7 trillion spending bill passed in 2022 unconstitutional due to lack of a physical quorum.
The ruling specifically blocks enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act against Texas, citing constitutional violations.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit argued the bill's passage violated the U.S. Constitution's quorum clause.
The decision could pave the way for further legal challenges against other provisions of the spending bill.
The Biden administration is expected to appeal the decision, potentially taking the case to the Supreme Court.