President Trump arrived back at the White House after attending the Super Bowl in New Orleans, only to face a federal judge’s ruling that his administration had not fully followed an order to unfreeze federal spending. The judge found that the Trump administration continued to freeze federal funds despite a temporary restraining order issued blocking such actions. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia.
Judge John McConnell Jr. ordered the administration to immediately restore frozen funding and end any spending pause that was affecting the challengers. The administration argued that it had acted in good faith and was interpreting the court’s order correctly. The freeze on federal funds was originally detailed in a memo by the Office of Management and Budget and has been causing harm to various funding programs.
This ruling is one of two lawsuits filed against the administration in response to the funding pause, which was rescinded but still affecting various government agencies. The order specifically directs the administration to restore withheld funding to programs passed during the Biden administration. The decision was celebrated by Letitia James, New York’s Attorney General, as a victory for millions of Americans in need.
Frustration has been growing among grantees, contractors, and activists as funding remains unavailable, even after court orders. The lack of access to funds has had detrimental effects on organizations relying on government grants, with many struggling to pay bills and operate. The Trump administration’s actions have eroded trust in the government’s ability to meet its obligations, with calls for consequences for violating the law.
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