2nd judge blocks funding freeze in case brought by AG

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.
Second judge blocks Trump's sweeping freeze on federal funding
President Donald Trump's administration suffered another legal blow in its efforts to freeze federal funding for programs that do not align with the Republican's agenda on Thursday when a second judge blocked it from implementing a sweeping pause on spending on grants,
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.
Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.
Judge calls Trump administration's federal funding freeze attempt 'ill-conceived' in order blocking it
A DOJ attorney argued in court that the plaintiffs' claims were moot since the memo that ordered the federal funding freeze has been rescinded.
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.
Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Blanket Freeze on Grants: Live Updates
A second federal judge blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants, siding with state attorneys general in legal battles over funding. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Second federal judge extends block preventing the Trump administration from freezing funding
Rhode Island’s attorney general is backing a federal judge’s decision to extend a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars
2nd judge extends block on Trump funding freeze, saying White House is putting itself above Congress
A second federal judge on Thursday extended a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars. U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island granted the preliminary injunction in the lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen Democratic states after a Trump administration plan for a sweeping pause on federal spending stirred up a wave of confusion and anxiety across the United States.
'The Executive put itself above Congress' | Judge blocks federal funding freeze indefinitely
U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell said there was no constitutional authority allowing the White House to shut off trillions in funding approved by Congress.
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Trump's sweeping freeze on federal funding hit with another legal blow
U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence ... "This is NOT a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo." ...
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Judge extends block on Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal funding
which relies on federal funding to operate, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) WASHINGTON (AP ...
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FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules
The Federal Emergency Management Agency must show in one week whether it is complying with a judge’s ruling that blocks the ...