Mercer Times

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has issued a statement following the District of Rhode Island's decision to enforce an earlier court order. This order prevents the Trump Administration from implementing a freeze on up to $3 trillion in federal funding. The ruling came after state attorneys general filed a motion last Friday, citing evidence that the administration was still blocking critical federal funds.

Attorney General Platkin expressed satisfaction with the court's agreement, stating, "I am glad that the Court has agreed with us and found that the Trump Administration has continued to unlawfully withhold critical federal funding." He emphasized that while President Trump and his associates might not believe they are subject to the law, it is ultimately the courts that determine legal matters in the United States. Platkin added, "Today’s decision is critical to ensuring that these funds which support Medicaid, Head Start, law enforcement programs, disaster relief, and so much more, will not be illegally impeded."

The litigation against the Trump Administration was brought by Attorney General Platkin alongside 23 other attorneys general.

A copy of the court's decision is available for review.