Musk urges impeachment of RI’s chief federal judge amid court fight over funding
Rhode Island’s chief federal judge is coming under increasing criticism from President Trump’s allies and supporters, ...
The federal judge trying to hold President Trump accountable is revered in Rhode Island
Rhode Island leaders say Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. is well-equipped to handle the pressure that comes with ruling ...
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Judge clarifies that Trump has authority to pause funding if orders comply with existing statutes
The [court’s previous order] does not bar both the President and much of the Federal Government from exercising their own lawful authorities to withhold funding,” McConnell wrote.
Federal judge won't prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays
U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island ruled that the government's bid to withhold Federal Emergency Management ...
FEMA Can Freeze Money for Migrant Shelter Program in New York, Judge Says
The court ruled that the Trump administration had a narrowly defined path to withhold some funds to the city that had been approved by Congress.
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Federal Judge Clarifies Scope of TRO Enjoining Federal Spending Freeze
As we recently outlined, on January 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocks the ...
Judge directs Trump administration to comply with order to unfreeze federal grants
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to comply with his order to unfreeze federal grants, after ...