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Trump administration appeals federal judge's order to unfreeze federal funds

A Federal Judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by refusing to unfreeze billions in government funds, according to U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr.
The ruling followed a lawsuit from 23 Democratic State Attorneys General against the funding freeze initiated by President Trump.
Judge McConnell stated that the broad funding freeze was likely unconstitutional and has caused irreparable harm to many people.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling while facing multiple lawsuits challenging its policies on federal funding.

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The Epoch Times

Rhode Island Judge Denies Trump Admin’s Request to Allow Spending Freeze

President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal spending while reviewing government expenditures received another setback Wednesday, as a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled against the administration’s request to allow the payment pause to continue. Judge John McConnell of the Rhode Island District Court found that the plaintiffs—including 22 states plus the District of Columbia which are seeking a permanent injunction—could be harmed if the mo…

11 days ago·New York, United States

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - Judge clarifies that Trump has authority to pause funding if orders comply with existing statutes

ThePatriotLight - A federal judge on Wednesday reaffirmed his temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's efforts to freeze billions of dollars in federal grants and loans, but clarified that President Donald Trump does have the authority to pause federal spending if it complies with existing regulations. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. previously ruled that the White House defied his recent court order to unfreeze the billions of…

10 days ago

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The Daily Signal

Here’s Why a Judge Can’t Block Trump’s Pause on Spending

A federal judge ordered Donald Trump to end his pause on federal spending. Trump said if a president can’t look for fraud, we don’t have a country anymore.

11 days ago·Washington, United States

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jurist.org

US federal appeals court rejects Trump administration request to resume spending freeze

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Tuesday denied an emergency motion by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reinstate federal aid funding freezes. The panel of three judges unanimously stated that the existing Temporary Restraining Order issued by the district court on February 1 was lawful. In the short decision, the court addressed the uncertainty of whether they had jurisdiction to rule on the matter. The issue of jur…

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Mississippi Free Press

Many Nonprofits Rely on Federal Funding

On Jan. 27, 2025, the Trump administration ordered a freeze on federal grants and contracts covering a wide array of aid programs to take effect at . This freeze was partially prevented when a judge responded to a lawsuit filed by the National Council of Nonprofits and other organizations. The flow of funds on grants […] The post Opinion | Nonprofits That Rely on Federal Funding Would Be Reeling If Trump Froze That Money appeared first on Missis…

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LA Junta Tribune - La Junta, CO

Conduit construction ongoing despite federal spending freeze - La Junta Tribune-Democrat

Joe ZembaLa Junta Tribune-Democrat Construction of the long-awaited Arkansas Valley Conduit remains ongoing despite a federal freeze on infrastructure projects across the county, a swift… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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