Judge Halts Trump’s COVID Education Fund Cuts Amidst Raoul and State Lawsuits

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore access to over $1 billion in educational funding aimed at helping students recover from the COVID-19 crisis. U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos in New York issued a preliminary injunction following a lawsuit by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 17 other state officials opposing the cuts. This move prevents the Education Department from revoking grants allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act, which are crucial for vulnerable K-12 students.