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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze
The News
On January 28, 2025, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan issued a temporary injunction against President Trump's directive to halt disbursements of federal financial assistance.
The freeze, which was set to affect up to $3 trillion in funding, was paused just minutes before its implementation.
Timeline
- January 27, 2025: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), led by Acting Director Matthew Vaeth, announced a temporary pause on all federal financial assistance activities, citing concerns over funding for programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- January 28, 2025: Judge AliKhan issued a temporary injunction blocking the freeze, maintaining the status quo until a scheduled hearing on February 3, 2025.
Reactions
- White House: Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the freeze, stating it was necessary to prevent public funding of "transgenderism and wokeness." She clarified that the freeze would not affect individual benefits like Social Security and Medicare.
- Democratic Leaders: Senator Patty Murray described the funding pause as illegal and unconstitutional, emphasizing its potential to disrupt essential services.
What’s Next
A hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2025, where the court will further examine the legality of the funding freeze.
Until then, the temporary injunction ensures that federal financial assistance programs continue to operate as usual.
The outcome of this legal battle could have lasting effects on the administration's ability to unilaterally alter federal funding allocations.
