The article discusses the turmoil in Berkeley and surrounding areas following a federal order to freeze various grants and aid programs. Institutions that rely significantly on federal funding, such as UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab, faced uncertainty regarding their operations and funding. Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a temporary block against the freeze just before it was set to take effect, responding to lawsuits from multiple states and nonprofit organizations. Critics, including California's Attorney General, express concern over the potential impact on public health and safety due to the unprecedented directive.
The Trump Administration is recklessly disregarding the health, wellbeing, and public safety of the people it is supposed to serve, said Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Just like many others, we are seeing a rapid flow of information and it's unclear at this point where it will all settle, Matthai Chakko, a spokesman for the city of Berkeley, said.
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