US EditionJudge blocks Trump from freezing $10 billion in child, family aid to five US states
A federal judge blocked the freeze on over $10 billion for child care in five Democratic-led states amid legal challenges over fraud allegations and political disputes.
- A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration cannot block federal funds for child care subsidies to California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York for now.
- The five states argued Tuesday's policy to freeze funds for three grant programs is causing operational chaos, and in court filings and a Friday hearing, they contended the government lacked legal grounds to withhold the money.
- The move specifically targets the Child Care and Development Fund, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Social Services Block Grant, and HHS said it paused funds because it had `reason to believe` the states granted benefits to undocumented immigrants.
- The five states say they receive more than $10 billion a year from the programs, which finance child care subsidies, cash assistance, and job training that face disruption if frozen.
- The injunction remains in place until further court arguments are heard, with the dispute proceeding after Friday's filings and hearing, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ordered.
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A federal judge Friday evening temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing federal money for child care and other social services in five states. The Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that is withholding funds for programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York because of concerns about alleged fraud. Programs affected were the Child Care and Development Fund, which had nearly $2.4 billi…
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