Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in it is likely a violation of the Constitution.
How did the fight against Trump's federal spending freeze end up in Rhode Island? What we found.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. is expected to rule shortly on whether to block the federal funding freeze.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's funding freeze
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
Federal judge in Providence sides with AGs, agrees to temporarily block federal funding freeze
The prospect of a federal funding freeze was put on ice by a federal judge in Rhode Island Friday afternoon. “The States have put forth sufficient evidence at this stage that they will likely suffer severe and irreparable harm if the Court denies their request to enjoin enforcement of the funding pause,
RI judge poised to block Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
The 23 state attorneys general involved in the suit will now draft a temporary restraining order, and the Trump administration will need to respond.
Federal judge in Rhode Island orders temporary halt to Trump funding freeze
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered a temporary halt to the Trump administration's controversial funding freeze.
Second US Judge Rules Against Freezing Federal Funds OK'ed by Congress
Rhode Island judge ruled Jan. 31 that Trump's earlier alleged rescission of federal funding halt ... was in name-only and done  simply to defeat the jurisdiction of the courts, with monies restored temporarily in 22 states and DC.
Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding
A second federal judge has ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans.
RI federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s funding freeze
The Friday order granted a temporary restraining order requested by 23 Democratic states who said the Trump directive was unconstitutional.
Second judge blocks Trump's federal aid funding freeze
The Justice Department argued that the lawsuit by 22 states was moot because the Trump administration recently rescinded its spending memo. The judge disagreed.
New Court Ruling Blocks Trump’s Spending Freeze, Despite Withdrawal of Policy Memo
A federal judge in Rhode Island said the spending pause appeared to be continuing and was probably unconstitutional,
Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States
A court in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s directive to defund programs he considers to be ...
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Another judge could block Trump’s federal funding freeze
a US District Court judge in Rhode Island said he is “worried about the effect to the people that the states represent and irreparable harm” PROVIDENCE — A federal judge in Rhode Island ...