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Judge Rules Against Trump, Upholds New York's Congestion Pricing

3/3/2026

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A judge ruled on March 3, 2026, that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration's attempt to terminate New York's congestion pricing program was unlawful.
Judge Lewis J. Liman said Secretary Sean Duffy lacked authority to end the program.
The ruling followed Liman's earlier restraining order allowing the program to continue.
The decision backs Governor Kathy Hochul, transportation advocacy groups, and other toll supporters, nullifying Duffy's threats to dismantle the tolling agreement.

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A judge ruled on March 3, 2026, that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration's attempt to terminate New York's congestion pricing program was unlawful.
Judge Lewis J. Liman said Secretary Sean Duffy lacked authority to end the program.
The ruling followed Liman's earlier restraining order allowing the program to continue.
The decision backs Governor Kathy Hochul, transportation advocacy groups, and other toll supporters, nullifying Duffy's threats to dismantle the tolling agreement.