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U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan of Washington, D.C., extended a pause on the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance on Monday.
The decision comes amid concerns that the administration is continuing to implement the freeze despite a temporary halt issued last week by her and a Rhode Island judge, following a legal challenge from a coalition of advocacy organizations.
Why It Matters
The freeze was announced by Matthew J. Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, on Monday. The effort aims to stop government funding for causes that do not align with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The freeze was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. EST on Monday.
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on February 25, 2020. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on February 25, 2020. Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call via AP Images
What To Know
In her ruling, AliKhan granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and denied the administration’s motion to dismiss the case.
The judge found that the OMB’s memorandum directing federal agencies to pause all financial assistance was likely arbitrary and capricious, stating that the administration
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