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On March 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a memorandum to enforce Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c). This rule requires plaintiffs seeking injunctions to provide financial guarantees, ensuring that if a court later finds the injunction unjustified, the government is compensated for any potential costs or damages. The memorandum aims to reduce judicial overreach by holding plaintiffs accountable for frivolous lawsuits, thereby protecting taxpayer funds and maintaining the integrity of the judicial system.

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