Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze, Saying White House Put Itself ‘Above Congress’
The judge had already ruled that the administration was not complying with his previous order requiring the government to keep disbursing money to states.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Indefinitely
The ruling found the move to cut off appropriated funds to state governments “fundamentally undermines” democracy.
Trump's sweeping freeze on federal funding hit with another legal blow
A federal judge on Thursday issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from reissuing or adopting a funding freeze on grants and loans.
Judge extends block on Trump's federal assistance freeze indefinitely
"Here, the executive put itself above Congress," a federal judge wrote, issuing a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from freezing federal assistance.
A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration’s spending freeze
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government."
Trump blocked from imposing sweeping federal funding freeze
A U.S. judge on Tuesday extended an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from instituting a sweeping freeze on trillions of dollars in federal funding by pausing grants, loans and other financial support.
Yolo County Faces Potential $80 Million Loss Amid Federal Funding Freeze
Yolo County officials warn that federal funding is the backbone of numerous social service programs, supporting everything from child welfare and food assistance to housing security and victim support services. A freeze, even a temporary one, directly threatens the well-being of thousands of county residents.
Judge blocks Trump administration federal funding freeze in response to Oregon lawsuit
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration's attempts to pause federal funding programs in response to a lawsuit filed by Oregon, the District of Columbia and 21 other states. “The court’s ruling today amplifies what we have been saying: the president does not have unilateral power to simply disregard Congress’s decisions or dismantle essential parts of our government,
'The Executive Put Itself Above Congress': Trump’s State Funding Freeze Blocked By District Court Judge
The judge’s ruling, though preliminary, includes a sharp rebuke to Trump’s attempt to seize power traditionally held by other branches of government.
‘Catastrophic’ Trump Spending Freeze Blocked by Second Judge
President Donald Trump’s freeze on trillions of dollars in loans, grants and other payments has been blocked indefinitely by a judge for a second time, the latest setback for the administration in its broad attempt to claw back spending already approved by Congress.
Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers
Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding ...
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2nd judge extends block on Trump funding freeze, saying White House is putting itself above Congress
The White House previously said the temporary funding ... The Republican administration has since rescinded a memo outlining the funding freeze. Still, many state government, universities ...
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Supreme Court says White House must pay out $2 billion in frozen foreign aid
The executive orders cover tens of millions of dollars promised to Catholic groups, including CRS, as well as Jesuit Relief ...
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze for Climate Work. Will the White House Comply?
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the court order and if it would comply. The coalition of states sued over the administration’s funding freeze on Jan. 28 ...