Trump Handed First Major Loss as Judge Blocks His Funding Freeze
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Donald Trump had ordered a halt on all government loans and grants.

Summary

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s freeze on all federal grants and loans, which was set to begin Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.

The order, issued by U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan, pauses the freeze until February 3, with a hearing scheduled for Monday.

The funding halt caused widespread disruptions, shutting down Medicaid portals and Head Start programs.

Trump’s order sought to review agencies’ commitments to DEI and environmental policies.

Attorneys general from 23 states have sued to oppose the freeze.

    • vortic@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      Trump’s order never went into effect. The judge blocked his order before it could take effect.

      It’s unlikely that it will ever take effect either as evidenced by the injunction. The judge wouldn’t have issued an injunction if she didn’t think there was:

      1. a substantial likelihood that the law would have significant negative impacts if it were to take effect and
      2. a strong likelihood that Trump’s order would be permanently blocked upon further review.