A federal appeals court maintained a block on President Trump's freeze of federal funding after a ruling from judges appointed by previous Democratic presidents.
• A federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling against President Trump's freeze on federal funding.
• The judges involved include Chief Judge David Barron, and Circuit Judges Lara Montecalvo and Julie Rikelman, all appointed by Democratic presidents.
• This case arose from a lawsuit by Democratic attorneys general from 22 states, including Kentucky.
• Last month, U. S. District Judge John McConnell accused Trump of failing to comply with a prior court order blocking the funding freeze.
• The freeze was intended to pause agency grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, as directed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• The OMB indicated that the freeze was part of a broader initiative to maximize the effectiveness of federal spending, particularly given that over $3 trillion of federal expenditures was related to financial assistance in the last fiscal year.
• Starting on January 28, 2025, this temporary pause will allow the administration time to review federal programs, while agencies must also identify any urgent actions required during this time.
• Court Judge Loren AliKhan also issued a temporary stay on the funding freeze plan.
The federal appeals court's decision reinforces the block on Trump's funding freeze, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding federal financial policies and legal challenges from state officials.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/new-federal-appeals-court-stacked-biden-obama-judges/
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