On March 6, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled to extend a block on the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze payments for federal grants and other congressionally approved government programs from taking effect.
The preliminary injunction is the second by a federal court blocking the spending freeze. The order marks a victory for Democratic attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia, who filed suit against the Trump administration over its efforts to pause trillions of dollars in government spending in order to evaluate whether those programs aligned with President Trump’s policy goals.
In his ruling, U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the spending freeze “fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government.”
The administration is expected to challenge the ruling.
If your agency is being impacted by the federal funding freeze, please contact Caroline O’Neill.
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