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26 States and DC Sue to Unfreeze $6.8 Billion in Education Grants

The states argue the administration overstepped statutory limits by withholding funds tied to teacher development, English learner assistance, enrichment services

Attorney General William Tong talks to the media as he stands with Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz during a press conference in the visitors' lobby at the Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The press conference was about their response to the lawsuit filed by California against President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the California National Guard was brought in during protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
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Map of 24 States and DC suing the Trump administration
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Overview

  • Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia filed a federal suit July 14–15 against President Trump, Education Secretary Linda McMahon and OMB Director Russell Vought to force release of $6.8 billion in frozen grants.
  • Plaintiffs claim the executive branch violated the Impoundment Control Act by withholding congressionally appropriated Title II, III and IV funds without seeking rescission from Congress.
  • The lawsuit highlights OMB’s justification of a programmatic review to curb alleged misuse and warns that the freeze threatens K-12 and adult education programs.
  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong spearhead bids to restore $230 million and $53.6 million for their states amid broader impacts on school budgets.
  • No court has yet ruled and the funds remain on hold, forcing districts to adjust budgets for teacher training, English learner support and enrichment initiatives.