A federal judge has temporarily halted President Trump's federal aid spending freeze, which raised concerns about its effects on state and federal funding programs. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, joined by nearly two dozen other state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. Although individual welfare programs like Social Security are said to remain unaffected, the funding freeze could hinder health care research and educational initiatives, as well as disrupt trillions in federal grants. The judge's decision secures funding until at least next week, as lawsuits continue to challenge the freeze.
"Today's action sends a clear message to the Trump Administration that attorneys general will continue to do our jobs to protect our residents and state economies, and hold anyone, including the President, accountable for causing them harm."
"While welfare programs that aid individuals like Social Security should remain unaffected, the freeze could disrupt trillions of dollars in health care research, education programs and other initiatives, including grants."
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