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Federal Judge Calls Trump Administration's Grant Cuts 'Shameful'

7/9/2025

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A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's cancellation of nearly $800 million in grants aimed at reducing violence and supporting crime victims. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta condemned the decision as "shameful," yet noted that the court had no authority to intervene. The Justice Department defended the terminations as part of its shifting priorities.

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A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's cancellation of nearly $800 million in grants aimed at reducing violence and supporting crime victims. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta condemned the decision as "shameful," yet noted that the court had no authority to intervene. The Justice Department defended the terminations as part of its shifting priorities.