LANSING, Mich. — A federal court has granted a motion filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 other state attorneys general, issuing a temporary restraining order (TRO) that halts the implementation of a controversial Trump administration policy.
The policy, which sought to restrict federal agency grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance, aimed to withhold nearly $3 trillion in federal funding allocated to the states. The funding supports a range of critical programs and services essential to state operations, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
In response to the court’s ruling, Nessel issued a statement expressing her satisfaction with the decision while emphasizing that the battle is far from over. “While we were able to secure this order to further enforce the temporary restraining order on President Trump’s unlawful attempt to cut off funding for countless essential government services, our fight is far from over,” Nessel said. “I hope this ruling compels President Trump and his administration to finally comply with the order and ensure the federal dollars are provided as Congress intended.”
Nessel, alongside other Democratic attorneys general, has vowed to continue pursuing the lawsuit to protect Michigan residents and safeguard the critical federal funds. The coalition argues that the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold the funds was both unprecedented and illegal, undermining state programs and services.
The TRO issued today prevents the Trump administration, including the Office of Management and Budget, from enacting the policy that would have blocked or reduced funding for a wide variety of programs. The ruling ensures that states will continue to receive the necessary federal assistance, at least temporarily, as legal proceedings move forward.
This legal battle is expected to continue, with the attorneys general planning to press for a permanent solution to protect state funding and ensure compliance with federal law.
