A federal judge indicated on Monday that she is likely to extend a block on the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans. US District Judge Loren AliKhan announced her intention to issue a temporary restraining order against any freeze on federal funds by 5 p.m. ET Monday, which is when a previous block she issued was set to expire. The new order is expected to last for 14 days.
This latest development follows a series of similar blocks issued by federal courts in recent days. A judge in Rhode Island also blocked the administration on Friday from freezing aid in a case brought by a group of Democratic state attorneys general.
Last Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo that had frozen federal funds. However, during a hearing on Monday, Judge AliKhan, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, expressed concern that funds were still being withheld by various federal agencies. This led her to consider issuing another court order against the administration.
The ongoing legal battle highlights the complex issues surrounding the distribution of federal funds and the role of the judiciary in overseeing such matters. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration will respond to the potential extension of the block on freezing federal grants and loans.
