Funding

U.S. Cities Band Together in Major Lawsuit to Protect Sanctuary Status Against Federal Funding Threats

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Several cities and counties across the United States, prominently including locales from the Bay Area, have escalated legal action against a presidential executive order that threatens to strip federal funds from so-called sanctuary jurisdictions. These areas, which have enacted policies to not fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, are part of a growing legal challenge led by Santa Clara County and San Francisco. Filed initially on February 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the litigation seeks to prevent the enforcement of the executive order. The legal battle intensified last … Read more

Federal Judge Continues to Halt Ban on Government Funding for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

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A federal judge has issued a ruling to temporarily halt a ban, imposed under former President Trump’s administration, that aimed to prevent federal funds from supporting gender-affirming care. This decision, delivered directly from the bench, allows facilities that provide such care to continue receiving federal support, ensuring ongoing aid for transgender patients seeking medical treatments affiliated with their gender identity. The contentious policy, formulated during Trump’s term in office, specifically targeted the use of federal funds for any gender-transition procedures, casting a shadow of uncertainty over clinics and hospitals that offer these essential services. Such … Read more

Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Freeze Billions in Federal Funding

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in the nation’s capital has extended a prohibition on the Trump administration’s ability to interfere with federal loans and grants, marking a significant blow to a policy that sought to halt billions in government spending. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, suggesting a strong chance of success for the nonprofit groups that have challenged the administration’s actions in court. This recent order follows a temporary restraining order by AliKhan, which had initially halted the administration’s sudden suspension of federal aid. Such sweeping freezes were originally … Read more

Trump Administration Halts NIH Funding Reviews, Defying Court Orders and Stalling Critical Medical Research

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Washington, D.C. – In a controversial move, the Trump administration has suspended an essential component of the research funding mechanism overseen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), putting a significant amount of scientific work on hold. This action seems to directly contradict a federal court’s temporary restraining order, which was set to prevent any freezes on federal funding. The NIH’s routine process involves holding study sections, where scientists review grant proposals for researching various medical issues from cancer to aging. However, it was revealed that submissions for these reviews to the Federal Register have … Read more