Judge Orders Trump Administration to Continue Child Care Subsidies in 5 States

A federal judge has temporarily ruled that the Trump administration must continue federal funding for child care subsidies and social services in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, amid concerns over potential funding cuts due to alleged improper benefits to undocumented individuals. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had paused funds, demanding detailed beneficiary information, which the states argued was legally unwarranted. The judge’s decision extends a previous restraining order, with a final ruling pending as the states challenge the funding freeze. The programs affected provide crucial support to low-income families, collectively receiving over $10 billion annually.

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