A Rhode Island federal judge found that the Trump administration improperly froze federal funds, defying a restraining order. In his ruling, Judge John McConnell, Jr. declared that the funding freeze was likely unconstitutional and caused irreparable harm across the country. The case arose from a lawsuit led by attorneys general from 22 states, demanding the restoration of frozen funds. The administration argued the freeze was to review fund alignment with presidential objectives. Additionally, a D.C. judge has similarly ruled against the administration, highlighting legal challenges against their funding policies.
U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell, Jr. stated that the Trump administration improperly froze federal funds despite a restraining order, likely causing irreparable harm.
The judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore frozen funding, highlighting the likely unconstitutionality of the funding freeze.
The lawsuit, supported by 22 states and the District of Columbia, challenges the freeze as it does not align with the appropriated federal funds.
In addition to Rhode Island's ruling, another federal judge in D.C. has barred the administration from implementing a funding pause.
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