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 puts federal funding freeze on ice, finding Trump placed himself ‘above Congress’
U.S. District Judge John McConnell found in favor of 23 states that sued over the controversial directive, saying the administration didn't provide any rationale giving Trump the authority to stop congressionally approved funding.
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 Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Indefinitely
The ruling found the move to cut off appropriated funds to state governments “fundamentally undermines” democracy.
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."
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze for Climate Work. Will the White House Comply?
Trump’s funding freeze for the Inflation Reduction Act is now paused, but only for the 23 states and the District of Columbia that sued to restore the flow of funds.
Judge blocks Trump's plan to freeze federal aid
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's plan to freeze federal aid while reviewing the spending to make sure it complies with his vision for the federal government. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan stopped the government from "implementing,
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,
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,
'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.
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