Blue States Sue Over $6B In Frozen Education Funding

The Associated Press reports:

More than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs.

Congress set aside money for the programs to provide academic support, enrichment and child care to mostly low-income families, but President Donald Trump’s administration recently froze the funding.

On Monday afternoon, more than 20 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to force the release of the money. Led by California, the lawsuit alleges withholding the money violates the Constitution and several federal laws. Many low-income families will lose access to after-school programs if the money isn’t released soon, according to the suit.

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The Trump Admin is playing politics with education funding—and hurting our schools and families in the process.

Illegally freezing billions for afterschool care, teacher training, and programs for kids learning English is indefensible.

We’re suing to stop this unlawful freeze. pic.twitter.com/eNljyMVMjb

— Attorney General Matt Platkin (@NewJerseyOAG) July 14, 2025

With the school year right around the corner, the Trump Administration is unlawfully freezing $6 billion in previously approved education funding for our schools.

We’re suing.

We won’t let the President throw our schools into chaos and risk the academic success of a generation.… pic.twitter.com/beyjKcrECs

— Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) July 14, 2025

BREAKING: 24 U.S. states sue Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs. Here are the following states:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Kentucky… pic.twitter.com/w3KAIbjmdB

— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) July 14, 2025