Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a group of more than 20 state attorneys general to file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s administration’s attempt to freeze federal grants and loans. The policy, which was temporarily paused by a federal judge, would impact state programs that provide essential health and childcare services, support public schools, combat hate crimes, and provide disaster relief.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Rhode Island, argues that the president cannot unilaterally override laws governing federal spending and that the Office of Management and Budget’s policy is unconstitutional.
Officials in the Trump administration have defended the pause as a way to evaluate whether grants and loans align with Trump’s executive orders. However, critics, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, have called the policy reckless, dangerous, illegal, and unconstitutional.
In a memo, acting OMB director Matthew Vaeth criticized the use of federal resources for what he called “Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies,” stating that it is a waste of taxpayer dollars.
The statement from the Nevada attorney general’s office echoes these concerns and highlights the importance of respecting Congress’s power to decide how federal funds are spent. The lawsuit has drawn attention from media outlets, with the Associated Press contributing to this report.
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