Washington, D.C. – In a major legal setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a policy that sought to freeze federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance to 22 states. The ruling halts the controversial measure, which had sparked widespread confusion and fears over the potential disruption of
Washington, D.C. – In a major legal setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a policy that sought to freeze federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance to 22 states. The ruling halts the controversial measure, which had sparked widespread confusion and fears over the potential disruption of critical government-funded services.
The judge’s decision, issued late Friday, bars the administration from moving forward with the freeze while legal challenges proceed. The policy, which targeted a broad range of financial aid programs, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure funding, was criticized by state officials and advocacy groups as politically motivated and harmful to millions of Americans.
“This ruling ensures that vital services will not be interrupted while we continue to challenge this overreach in court,” said one state attorney general involved in the lawsuit. The states affected had argued that the freeze violated federal law and unfairly targeted programs essential to public welfare.
The Trump administration has not yet responded to the ruling but is expected to appeal. The policy had been a key part of the administration’s broader efforts to reshape federal spending priorities, though critics accused it of using financial leverage to pressure states on political and policy issues.
The case is likely to continue through the courts, with significant implications for federal-state relations and the future of government funding across the country.
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