AG Ellison issued a statement on the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granting a temporary restraining order that immediately restores $11 billion in critical public health funding to state and local public health agencies across the country, including more than $250 million to Minnesota. In issuing the ruling, Judge McElroy said the multi-state coalition’s “likelihood of success on the merits was extremely strong” and noted that that there was a “voluminous record” showing that states were facing irreparable harm as a result of this order.

"Donald Trump’s contempt for both the rule of law and the people of Minnesota was on full display when he tried to illegally cut $250 million in public health funding to Minnesota. The funds Trump tried to pull go towards mental health and substance abuse services, emergency preparedness, disease management, and so many other important purposes that benefit Minnesotans. I am pleased to have halted these devastating cuts, at least for the time being, and I look forward to continuing to litigate this case and protect the health and well-being of Minnesotans."- AG Ellison