AG James, co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general alongside California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to block its illegal policy that would freeze funding for essential federal agency grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs. Judge John J. McConnell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island today granted the preliminary injunction after Attorney General James and the coalition sued the Trump administration to stop the funding freeze.

“The Trump administration’s illegal funding freeze jeopardized law enforcement funding, essential health care and childcare services, and other critical programs that millions of Americans rely on. I led a coalition of attorneys general in suing to stop this reckless policy and defend the essential funding that our communities count on. Today we secured another court order to block the administration’s funding freeze while our lawsuit progresses. The power of the purse belongs to Congress – not the President. I will continue to fight to uphold our laws and protect the vital funding and programs that New Yorkers need.” – AG James