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Democratic AGs Sue Trump Over $134M School Funding Cuts

4/11/2025

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Sixteen Democratic attorneys general, led by New York's Letitia James, have launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration for abruptly cutting federal pandemic relief funds for schools. This drastic move endangers vital programs, with New York facing a staggering loss of $134 million, jeopardizing the education and well-being of students across the nation.

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Sixteen Democratic attorneys general, led by New York's Letitia James, have launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration for abruptly cutting federal pandemic relief funds for schools. This drastic move endangers vital programs, with New York facing a staggering loss of $134 million, jeopardizing the education and well-being of students across the nation.