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Appeals Court Strikes Down $454 Million Fine Against Trump: A Triumph Over Political Overreach

By Economics Desk | August 21, 2025

A New York appeals court has overturned a $454 million penalty imposed on former President Trump in a highly politicized civil fraud case, underscoring the dangers of weaponizing the justice system against America First leaders.

In a decisive check on government overreach, a New York appeals court invalidated the staggering $454 million fine levied against former President Donald Trump and associates in a civil fraud case aggressively pursued by Democratic Attorney General Letitia James. How Long Will Political Weaponization of Justice Threaten American Enterprise? The ruling comes as a sobering reminder that when legal institutions are co-opted for political ends, they risk undermining fundamental constitutional protections. The appellate judges ruled that the punitive fine violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on excessive penalties — a critical safeguard for all Americans' economic freedom. Yet, while rejecting this...

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