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D.C. Judge Halts Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Amid Government Attempt to Overturn Order
A U.S. District Judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Donald Trump's federal funding freeze, extending a hold on the freeze while calling the government's attempt 'unlawful'. The move temporarily blocks a planned freeze of certain federal funds.
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's federal funding freeze, extending a hold on the freeze while calling the government's attempt 'unlawful' and 'overly broad'. The ruling impacts several government agencies and their ability to receive or disburse funds. A permanent decision is expected in coming days, but the immediate effect of the restraining order is to block the freeze.
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