US EditionFederal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools
- On April 10, a federal judge in Manhattan issued a preliminary injunction preventing Education Secretary Linda McMahon from eliminating over $1.1 billion in COVID-19 relief funds allocated to support U.S. Schools.
- The injunction resulted from a lawsuit filed in April by New York’s top legal official, Letitia James, alongside 15 other Democratic state leaders, challenging the Trump administration’s move to cut off pandemic relief funding ahead of schedule.
- The blocked funds, allocated under federal COVID-19 relief legislation, were intended to support initiatives such as tutoring, improving ventilation systems, providing mental health services, enhancing accessibility, and addressing educational challenges caused by the pandemic.
- James called the injunction a “major win for our students and teachers” who depend on this funding to prevent vulnerable students from falling behind in school.
- The decision preserves access to the funds during litigation, reflecting conflicting views on federal pandemic aid management amid extended deadlines set by the Biden administration through March 2026.
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Unblock pandemic relief money for schools in Oregon, 15 other states, federal judge tells Trump administration
“These funds were supposed to help kids who’ve had it the hardest – students from low-income families and kids without stable housing," noted Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield.
Illinois Attorney General wins lawsuit against Trump administration
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 17 states won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration. The ruling is in connection with an ongoing lawsuit to restore federal funds that support programs for students across the state. The injunction forces the Trump administration to restore the state's access to funds supporting low-income and unhoused students, among other programs. “The Trump administrat…
Illinois regains access to $77M in federal education funds following judge’s order – Capitol News IL
The lawsuit over pandemic-related education money is one of more than a dozen multistate suits Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined, in combination with other Democratic state attorneys general, challenging actions Trump has taken since being sworn in for a second term Jan. 20.
Another Federal Judge Blocks Trump, This Time Over COVID Related Aid to Schools
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Education from revoking extensions on over $1 billion in school COVID relief funds, siding with states that claimed the move was unlawful and harmful. Key Facts: On May 6, U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Education’s decision to rescind funding extensions. The extensions were granted in January by the prior administration and allowed ac…
Court Restores Education Funds for MD Students - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a court order compelling the Trump administration to restore access to over $1 billion in Department of Education (ED) grants, critical for supporting low-income and unhoused students and addressing COVID-19’s lasting impacts on K-12 education. The preliminary injunction, issued by Judge Edgardo Ramos of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, ensures states can access the…
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