Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul responding to Trump's pause on federal funding
Raoul and five other Democratic attorneys general claim the White House's freeze on federal assistance programs is unconstitutional.
Illinois Joins Other States in Asking Courts to Block Donald Trump’s Federal Funding Pause
The freeze on federal funding and grants has wide-ranging implications and impacts everything from funding for child care, university research and roads and bridges.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Trump's federal grant funding freeze is 'illegal'
A White House memo directs agencies to conduct an analysis to ensure that spending is in line with Trump’s edicts to end “wokeness” and to make government more efficient. Trillions of dollars are potentially under review.
Illinois among states planning to sue Trump administration over federal funding freeze
Raoul and five other Democratic attorneys general claim the White House's freeze on federal assistance programs is unconstitutional.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul challenging Trump's federal funding freeze
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday said the Trump administration's move to freeze funding for federal assistance programs is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers between the White House and Congress.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses latest actions by Trump Administration
Illinois Attorney General Raoul discusses how the Trump administration is impacting Illinois, including on immigration and a federal funding freeze.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul calls Trump's federal funding freeze unconstitutional
"Let's be clear, January 20th was an inauguration, not a coronation. Congress is given the power to appropriate the funding. The executive branch cannot unilaterally disregard those appropriations," Raoul said.
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Illinois joins states filing suit over Trump order ending birthright citizenship
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