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July 17, 2026
Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Cancelling Federal Grants
- U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to cancel grants based on new goals.
- The lawsuit was filed by 20 states, three governors, and the District of Columbia.
- The decision reinforces that federal law prohibits altering grant awards after they have been made.
2 Sources
- Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rulesJul 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM · Politico
- Trump administration cannot cancel grants for disfavored causes, US judge rulesJul 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM · Reuters