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Judge Rejects Bid to Block Trump’s $800M Grant Cuts

7/9/2025

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Judge Denies Grant Block

A U.S. District Judge has rejected a request from five organizations to block the Trump administration's $800 million cut in violence reduction grants. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is challenging a Maryland court's decision on deportation cases, raising concerns among legal experts about potential threats to judicial independence and the possibility of a Supreme Court showdown.

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Judge Rebukes Justice

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis fiercely rebuked the Justice Department, calling their defense in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation case "meritless." By rejecting motions to dismiss his lawsuit, she underscored the vital importance of transparency and due process to safeguard against wrongful deportations. Abrego Garcia is currently facing human trafficking charges in Tennessee.

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Judge Denies Grant Block

A U.S. District Judge has rejected a request from five organizations to block the Trump administration's $800 million cut in violence reduction grants. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is challenging a Maryland court's decision on deportation cases, raising concerns among legal experts about potential threats to judicial independence and the possibility of a Supreme Court showdown.

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