A coalition of 23 state attorneys general, led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in New York v. Trump to prevent the Trump administration from withholding nearly $3 trillion in federal assistance funding. The motion seeks to extend a temporary restraining order issued on January 30 that barred the administration from pausing funding. Despite the ruling, critical funds for education, healthcare, infrastructure, and law enforcement remain frozen. Platkin stated that the lawsuit resulted in a swift ruling that funding cannot be frozen, but the fight will continue until all funds New Jersey is entitled to are restored. The attorneys general argue that without immediate access to federal financial assistance, states could face budget shortfalls affecting Medicaid, Head Start, public safety initiatives, and infrastructure repairs. The filing aims to ensure that the halted funds are promptly disbursed to support the essential services provided by states.
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