Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's funding freeze
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
Federal Judge Considering a Request to Further Block Trump Administration From Freezing Funds
U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island ... injunction is moot since the memo from the Office of Management and Budget has been rescinded. They also argue the states are ...
Does Trump’s federal funding freeze affect R.I.’s bridges?
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is concerned about funding for more than 10 transportation projects, including $220m for the Washington Bridge.
RI judge orders Trump administration to restore frozen funds. What we know.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered President Trump’s administration to immediately restore frozen funding and to halt any pauses in disbursement of congressionally authorized grants. He warned the government to comply or risk being found in criminal contempt.
Judge blocks Trump ban on DEI for federal agencies, contractors
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's move to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and contractors Friday.
Judge temporarily blocks key parts of Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI
The plaintiffs argued that the president’s edicts against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives exceeded his authority and violate their constitutional right to due process.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Support for DEI Programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI
U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson said the directives by Trump and an order urging the Department of Justice to investigate companies with DEI policies likely violate the First Ame
Judge blocks Trump’s order targeting DEI programs
The Supreme Court telling the Trump administration that the head of an independent agency that investigates whistleblower claims who they tried to oust must remain in place for now. And a district court judge blocked Trump’s executive order targeting DEI programs.
Judge blocks parts of Trump DEI executive orders, citing free speech
On Friday, a federal judge in Baltimore granted a preliminary injunction on parts of President Trump's executive orders dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion.
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How did the fight against Trump's federal spending freeze end up in Rhode Island? What we found.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha ... Shortly before McConnell heard arguments in the case Thursday, Trump's Office of Management and Budget rescinded the memo to federal agencies ...
RI facing $400 million budget deficit next year, new report estimates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode ... balance the budget before the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year, 12 News has learned.
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Lawmakers seek answers on stalled Washington Bridge funding
Over the weekend, a letter from Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation to the Federal Office of Management and Budget said, "we are alarmed that the Administration is blocking the release ...
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'Constitutionally flawed': RI judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze. What comes next?
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget on Monday ordered ... On Tuesday, 23 Democratic attorneys general, including Rhode Island's Peter Neronha, sued to halt the freeze, arguing that the ...
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'No legal authority' | Judge blocks federal funding freeze in 22 states and DC
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Rhode Island issued a temporary ... funding freeze ordered by a since-retracted Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo earlier this week were likely ...
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Help the helpers: Rhode Island needs its nonprofits, and R.I. nonprofits need support amid chaos and uncertainty
Fast forward to the present: On Monday, the Office of Management and Budget ... Today, 36 percent of Rhode Island’s state budget is federal pass-through funds. Also, more than 300,000 of ...