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Judge Blocks Trump’s $1 Billion Education Funding Cuts

5/8/2025

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A federal judge in New York, Edgardo Ramos, has put a halt to the Trump administration's attempt to slash over $1 billion in pandemic education funding. This ruling safeguards crucial resources for states like Maryland and New Jersey, ensuring they can access funds from the American Rescue Plan Act while legal battles unfold.

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A federal judge in New York, Edgardo Ramos, has put a halt to the Trump administration's attempt to slash over $1 billion in pandemic education funding. This ruling safeguards crucial resources for states like Maryland and New Jersey, ensuring they can access funds from the American Rescue Plan Act while legal battles unfold.