Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding
A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
Judge in AGs' Suit Set to Block 'Chaotic' Trump Funding Freeze
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the Trump administration appeared to still be pursuing the "pause" on federal grants even though the Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo authorizing the freeze.
Confusion over Trump funding freeze continues as court weighs new restraining order
A federal judge said he'll likely grant an order barring agencies from withholding federal funds, even though a memo directing the freeze has been rescinded.
Another judge is preparing to block Trump’s spending freeze, despite White House cleanup
U.S. District Judge John McConnell said statements from the White House had undercut its attempt to rescind the memo ordering the spending freeze.
RI judge signals openness to blocking Trump federal funding freeze
Judge John McConnell ’80 requested the attorneys general draft an order to protect individuals and institutions that rely on federal funding.
Judge's Ruling May Halt Trump Administration's Federal Funding Freeze
A U.S. judge appears ready to halt the Trump administration's pause on federal loans and grants, responding to Democratic state attorneys general. Judge John McConnell invited them to draft a restraining order after the White House rescinded related memos but maintained its stance on funding freezes from Trump's executive orders.
Federal Judge Says He Will Block Trump’s Attempt to Defund ‘Woke’
I’m worried about the effect to the people,” said the federal judge about disruptions to federal grants that sent shock waves across the country.
‘I agree with the states’: RI judge lets lawsuit against Trump funding freeze proceed
More than 23 states are seeking a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration over its effort to freeze federal funds.
Memo or no memo, AGs file request for two-week ban on federal funding freeze
A revised proposal from the 23 Democratic attorneys general suing the Trump administration seeks to prevent federal agencies from freezing funds for at least two weeks, regardless of any prior or future White House budget memos.
Trump Administration Rescinds Funding Freeze Ahead of Court Hearing
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping directive to pause federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, a White House official said, just shortly before it was set to appear in court for a second straight day to defend the policy.
Judge Cites Trump's Press Secretary in Looming Restraining Order Decision
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that the funding freeze would "remain in full force and effect." ...
Judge signals toward granting Dem challenge to OMB freeze after order rescinded
A federal judge said Wednesday he plans to grant a group of Democratic attorneys general’s request to block President Trump’s ...
US judge inclined to issue order restricting Trump administration from pausing loans
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was inclined to temporarily block the Trump administration from pausing federal loans, ...