Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Efforts to Freeze Federal Funding, at Least for Now
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration’s recent attempt to freeze federal grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance. This decision came at the behest of Democratic state attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia, who argued that implementing this Republican policy could jeopardize vital government-funded services.
US District Judge John McConnell, based in Providence, Rhode Island, delivered the ruling following extensive legal arguments. Despite…