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Judge Blocks Trump's Funding Cuts for Child Services

1/24/2026

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Judge Blocks Funding Cuts

A federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from withholding funds for child care and social services in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick extended the order and kept funding in place during litigation.
The Department of Health and Human Services said the states were granting benefits to undocumented individuals but provided no evidence.

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Judge Blocks Funding Cuts

A federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from withholding funds for child care and social services in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick extended the order and kept funding in place during litigation.
The Department of Health and Human Services said the states were granting benefits to undocumented individuals but provided no evidence.

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