AG James led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing motions for enforcement and a preliminary injunction in their ongoing lawsuit against President Trump over his administration’s reckless and illegal funding freeze. The freeze, issued by the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), would put an indefinite pause on the majority of federal funding and financial assistance, jeopardizing vital programs that support families, promote public safety, and provide essential services to communities nationwide. 

“Last week’s illegal freeze of essential federal funding has wreaked havoc and harm in New York and across the country. Due to the administration’s reckless action, programs providing childcare and health care services, necessary research, and life-saving public safety support have experienced real challenges. Today, we are taking action to stop the chaos and confusion and ensure this vital funding remains available while our lawsuit continues.”- AG James