A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to release withheld federal funds to states, ruling that an executive order freezing grants and payments violates the separation of powers. The injunction, sought by 22 states and Washington, D.C., prevents further funding delays affecting essential services like health care and law enforcement. The decision comes amid legal challenges and impeachment threats against the judge.
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