Denver joins lawsuit against Trump administration over revoked federal funding
- In 2025, the City and County of Denver initiated legal action challenging the Trump administration's decision to revoke federal grant funding designated for migrant support.
- The suit alleges the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully terminated $24 million in reimbursements under the Shelter and Services Program, bypassing Congress's exclusive funding authority.
- Denver, which sheltered around 43,000 migrants since late 2022 and spent $91 million on services, joined Chicago and Pima County in challenging the funding cut amid accusations of illegal federal actions.
- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston criticized the Trump administration for unfairly targeting cities that fulfilled responsibilities the federal government did not, emphasizing that the lawsuit aims to secure the $24 million in funding Denver was awarded but has yet to receive.
- The case highlights tensions over immigration funding, with jurisdictions asserting the rescission violates the Administrative Procedure Act and undermines Congress's appropriation powers.
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An attorney general whose state faces higher violent crime rates since he took office has devoted significant attention to suing the Trump administration, critics told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued President Donald Trump, his officials and agencies 23 times since Inauguration Day over hot-button political issues, according […] Minnesota AG Racks Up 23 Lawsuits Against Trump While S…
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Share This Story(Daily Caller News Foundation) — An attorney general whose state faces higher violent crime rates since he took office has devoted significant attention to suing the Trump administration, critics told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued President Donald Trump, his officials and agencies 23 times since Inauguration Day over hot-button political issues, according to press r…


AG Racks Up 23 Lawsuits Against Trump Admin While State Struggles To Curb BLM-Era Crime Spike
An attorney general whose state is grappling with higher violent crime rates since he took office is spending considerable time suing President Donald Trump.
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