A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration, extending an injunction that prevents the withholding of congressionally approved funds to 22 states and D.C. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. highlighted the principle of executive overreach, stating the administration's move to pause billions in grants contradicted Congressional authority. This case underscores ongoing conflicts between state attorneys general and the administration regarding federal funding, particularly concerning FEMA, which the states argued jeopardized their safety. The judge's decision aims to maintain access to these critical funds while challenging the administration's financial control tactics.
Judge John J. McConnell Jr. stated that the lawsuit highlighted a case of executive overreach, wherein the administration sought to withhold funds that Congress had authorized.
McConnell noted that the funding creates an indefinite limbo for the states, asserting that the executive branch cannot impose mandates on the spending of appropriated funds without Congressional authority.
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