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August 27, 2026
Former Archivists Urge Court to Uphold Presidential Records Law
- Six former archivists filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the Trump administration's record-keeping stance.
- They argue that preserving presidential records is essential for future governance and national security.
- A federal judge previously ruled that White House staff must preserve records during the ongoing legal battle.
- Oral arguments in the appeal are scheduled for October 16.
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- Former US archivists warn that Trump’s effort to ignore records law jeopardizes national security and government continuityAug 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM · CNN
- Trump administration endangering national security with records law stance: Former archivistsAug 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM · The Hill