Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Freeze Gateway Tunnel Project Funds
The ruling restores reimbursements for the $16 billion rail project after the agency shut down sites and laid off nearly 1,000 workers.
- Judge Jeannette Vargas sided with New Jersey and New York, ruling the Trump Administration's suspension of funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project was "contrary to law."
- The USDOT decision on Sept 30 to pause reimbursements to the Gateway Development Commission triggered the dispute; President Donald Trump signaled intent to retaliate against Democrats over contracting concerns.
- Multiple projects were delayed, extending the 15-year program timeline, as the Gateway Development Commission ran out of money in February and laid off nearly 1,000 workers.
- New Jersey and New York sued, while the Gateway Development Commission brought a separate lawsuit in Federal Claims seeking to recoup tens of millions in shutdown expenses.
- OAG spokesman Michael Symons said the Gateway Development Commission seeks "prospective relief to end the unlawful funding freeze and get workers back on the job," while USDOT maintains funding must support responsible contracting practices.
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