Second judge blocks Trump's federal aid funding freeze

Judge says Trump administration appears to be blocking funding despite court orders A small nonprofit, which helps West Virginians with disabilities, found its federal government reimbursements funds were unavailable as of Sunday. Maureen Groppe USA TODAY

WASHINGTON − A federal judge on Monday said the Trump administration appears to be blocking access to federal grants despite orders she and another judge issued last week to temporarily stop the Trump administration’s funding freeze.

During a hearing on whether another order is needed, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan pointed to an organization’s claim that the group has been unable to draw down funds since the White House Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to pause funding.

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