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State of New York v. President Trump (NY Funding Freeze D.RI)

No. 1:25-cv-00039 District · Active Active
Circuit

Case Overview

23 states attorneys general sued President Trump and the Office of Management and Budget over the new directive to freeze the vast majority of federal funding.

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The Application

History

The 23 state attorneys general argue the funding freeze lacks statutory authority and violates the APA by failing to follow required rulemaking procedures, and that the President cannot unilaterally impound funds already appropriated by Congress.

The Conclusion

Case is active before Judge John J. McConnell Jr.; no decision yet issued as of June 2026.

CourtDistrict Court, D. Rhode Island
FiledJan 28, 2025
Judge John J. McConnell Jr.
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Federal Court TMR-66b5e113 <a href="https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/trump-orders-pause-on-federal-financial-assistance"> Federal Funding Freeze </a> Jul 11, 2026
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