The ongoing debate about the ownership of presidential papers is heading to the appeals court, where a crucial decision will be made regarding whether Americans have rightful ownership of these documents. This comes amid a new court battle for former President Trump, who has faced criticism and legal scrutiny after a GOP judge cited George Orwell in a rebuke related to his handling of presidential records. Watchdogs and historians are joining the appeals court proceedings to uphold an order blocking Trump’s attempts to evade the Presidential Records Act, underlining the significance of transparency and accountability in governance.