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Judge Blocks Trump Cuts, Protects Libraries and Businesses

5/9/2025

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to protect Delaware libraries and minority-owned businesses by blocking Trump administration cuts. Attorney General Kathy Jennings argued that these cuts violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The May 7 injunction safeguards vital agencies that support funding and labor disputes, ensuring vulnerable communities receive the help they need.

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Story summary

A federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to protect Delaware libraries and minority-owned businesses by blocking Trump administration cuts. Attorney General Kathy Jennings argued that these cuts violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The May 7 injunction safeguards vital agencies that support funding and labor disputes, ensuring vulnerable communities receive the help they need.