A federal appeals court on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to restore a public database showing how federal funding is apportioned.

The administration disabled the database in March as it stared down several lawsuits challenging funding freezes, claiming Congress’ mandate to make the data public infringed on President Trump’s core executive authority.

“To hear the Government tell it, the separation of powers hangs in the balance and only this Court can set things right. But when it comes to appropriations, our Constitution has made plain that congressional power is at its zenith,” wrote U.S. Circuit Judge Karen Henderson.

The order to restore the database takes effect Friday, though the administration could still attempt to seek emergency relief from the Supreme Court.

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