A federal judge has mandated the release of funds previously allocated for electric vehicle charger build-out, which had been frozen by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin issued a preliminary injunction enabling the release of billions for 14 states, with California, New York, and Arizona among them. This funding, aimed at enhancing infrastructure for electric vehicles, was part of a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law from 2021. The ruling highlighted the necessity for the Executive Branch to respect Congressional authority, indicating previous overreach in freezing the funds.
U.S. District Judge Tana Lin ordered the Trump administration to release billions for electric vehicle chargers, stating it overstepped authority by blocking funds.
The court emphasized the necessity of maintaining the balance of power between the Legislative and Executive branches when Congress allocates funds.
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