In a federal court hearing on Friday, arguments were heard regarding a request to block President Donald Trump’s administration from freezing trillions of dollars in grants and loans. This freeze affects programs ranging from clean energy to emergency shelters. The request for a preliminary injunction came from nearly two dozen Democrat states, with the judge considering the impact of the funding freeze on various programs. The lawsuit argued that the freeze caused immediate harm, impeding planning and wasting resources. The Department of Justice, representing the Trump administration, defended the freeze as within the executive branch’s powers. The states listed numerous programs waiting for federal funds, including bridge projects, solar power subsidies, and wildfire preparedness. In related matters, New York City filed a lawsuit over FEMA funds for migrant sheltering, while Washington state’s governor expressed concern over the impact of frozen funds on a range of issues. The White House’s decision to temporarily halt funding to comply with Trump’s orders barring diversity programs has faced legal challenges, with the judge ruling against the freeze.
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