The Trump administration attempted to impose new restrictions on federal grants aimed at eliminating DEI programs and aligning with the administration’s immigration policy.
A U.S. District Judge placed a temporary block on the Trump administration’s new constraints on federal transportation and housing grants as a result of a lawsuit by eight cities and counties.
According to an article by Ella Lee in The Hill, the new restrictions include “efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies; facilitate mass deportations; and make information about lawful abortions less accessible.”
The judge’s order applies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration and bars them from enforcing the new conditions or withholding funding for 14 days. “Boston, New York City, San Francisco, California’s Santa Clara County and Washington state’s Pierce and Snohomish counties sued over changes to homelessness services grants. Washington state’s King County, which includes Seattle, sued over the homelessness grant condition changes and mass transit funding.”
FULL STORY: Federal judge blocks new Trump conditions for mass transit, homelessness grants
USDOT Eliminates Environmental, Equity Considerations
A new memo rescinds Biden-era regulations that prioritized renewable energy, accessibility, and equity for historically disadvantaged communities.
Judge Halts Trump Order Tying State Transportation Grants to Immigration Actions
Ruling applies to Colorado, which was among 20 plaintiff states.
Judge Blocks Anti-DEI Rules for Transportation, Housing Grants
A second injunction blocks the Trump administration from enforcing new regulations for federal funding.
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Vehicle-related Deaths Drop 29% in Richmond, VA
The seventh year of the city's Vision Zero strategy also cut the number of people killed in alcohol-related crashes by half.
As Trump Phases Out FEMA, Is It Time to Flee the Floodplains?
With less federal funding available for disaster relief efforts, the need to relocate at-risk communities is more urgent than ever.
Berkeley Approves ‘Middle Housing’ Ordinance
The city that invented single-family zoning is finally reckoning with its history of exclusion.
SEPTA Budget Slashes Service by 45 Percent
The Philadelphia-area transit agency is legally tasked with maintaining a balanced budget. Officials hope the state will come to the rescue with additional funding.
Connecticut Governor Vetoes Housing Bill
Gov. Lamont reversed his view on a controversial affordable housing bill that would have required municipalities to zone for set amounts of affordable housing to receive state funding.
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