The DOJ on Thursday argued that a federal judge does not have jurisdiction to block the Trump administration's funding freeze on federal aid. The post ‘No jurisdiction’: DOJ says Trump’s executive orders ‘are not subject to challenge’ in lawsuit over funding freeze on federal aid first appeared on Law & Crime.

The OMB memo had directed federal agencies to pause grants and loans pending a review of compliance with the agenda of President Donald Trump.

Several executive orders Trump signed last week pause or end some federal funding. Those executive orders, which remain in place, include the freezing of foreign aid, all funds to federal grantees who received money for DEI-related purposes and all funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act.

The White House budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing federal grants after the administration’s move to halt spending earlier this week provoked a backlash.

WASHINGTON - The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded a Trump administration directive pausing federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, the White House confirmed on Wednesday.

The order sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.

An internal OMB document shows that it is official administration policy to block funding to provoke a constitutional challenge.

A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.