Judge Halts Trump Administration Funding Freeze on $10 Billion Child Care Aid
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze $10 billion in child care and social aid for 5 states. Read more on PRISM.
A $10 billion standoff over the American social safety net has reached its first legal turning point. A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration cannot immediately block federal subsidies for child care and other essential programs destined for five Democratic-led states.
Legal Roadblock for Trump Administration Funding Freeze
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued a temporary restraining order, granting a reprieve to California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The states argued that a freeze announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was creating "operational chaos" and lacked a valid legal basis. The ruling protects the status quo for at least 14 days while the court hears further arguments.
Unproven Allegations vs. State Autonomy
The HHS, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claimed it was pausing funds because it had "reason to believe" states were granting benefits to people in the country illegally. However, as of the hearing, the government hadn't provided evidence for targeting these specific states. Lawyers for the states contend the move is unconstitutional and serves as a political attack on the president's adversaries rather than a measure to prevent fraud.
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