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Ellison Sues to Block Trump's $243M Medicaid Funding Cut

3/3/2026

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a federal lawsuit on March 2, 2026, to block the Trump administration's pause on $243 million in Medicaid funding, claiming the cut is illegal.
Ellison criticized the administration's actions, stating they harm low-income families.
Vice President JD Vance announced the funding withdrawal due to alleged fraud concerns in Minnesota's social services.
Governor Tim Walz proposed antifraud legislation, asserting the state is addressing the issue.
Ellison emphasized his office's success in combating Medicaid fraud, arguing that federal actions undermine these efforts.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a federal lawsuit on March 2, 2026, to block the Trump administration's pause on $243 million in Medicaid funding, claiming the cut is illegal.
Ellison criticized the administration's actions, stating they harm low-income families.
Vice President JD Vance announced the funding withdrawal due to alleged fraud concerns in Minnesota's social services.
Governor Tim Walz proposed antifraud legislation, asserting the state is addressing the issue.
Ellison emphasized his office's success in combating Medicaid fraud, arguing that federal actions undermine these efforts.