A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions allocated for climate and infrastructure projects, siding with conservation groups that argued the funding freeze was arbitrary. Judge Mary McElroy, appointed by Trump, found that the federal agencies lacked the authority to halt funding from laws passed by the previous administration. The decision highlights the limitations of agency powers in pursuing a president’s agenda, as it affects numerous community projects dependent on these crucial funds.
"Agencies do not have unlimited authority to further a President's agenda, nor do they have unfettered power to hamstring in perpetuity two statutes passed by Congress during the previous administration."
"This funding freeze has already caused serious harm in communities, as nonprofits that provide critical services to our country's most vulnerable populations have been left without vital resources."
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