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The ruling against Trump that benefits New York and New Jersey: 'A thousand workers returned to their jobs'
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The ruling against Trump that benefits New York and New Jersey: 'A thousand workers returned to their jobs'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to block funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project, a $16 billion rail project connecting New York and New Jersey.
  • The project's funding suspension had led to the temporary layoff of about 1,000 workers in February.
  • The judge found the administration's suspension of federal reimbursements illegal and ordered it not to attempt to suspend payments again.

A federal judge has permanently halted the Trump administration's efforts to block funding for the crucial Gateway Tunnel Project, a $16 billion infrastructure initiative connecting New York and New Jersey. U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas ruled on June 29 that the government must cease its attempts to withhold funds for the project, which aims to build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River.

flagrantly

— Judge Jeannette A. VargasDescribing the Trump administration's suspension of funds for the Gateway Tunnel Project.

The suspension of federal reimbursements by the Trump administration in September had forced the project to halt construction and led to the temporary dismissal of approximately 1,000 workers in both New York and New Jersey back in February. The project, intended to complement the century-old existing tunnels, faced a severe funding crisis due to the halted payments.

once again confirmed that the freezing of billions of dollars in subsidies for Gateway was flagrantly illegal.

— Kathy Hochul and Mikie SherrillNew York and New Jersey governors commenting on the court's ruling.

Judge Vargas declared the government's suspension of funds "flagrantly" illegal, finding that it violated federal regulations. She not only ordered the administration to resume payments but also prohibited any future attempts to suspend subsidies for the Gateway Program. This ruling was celebrated by New York and New Jersey officials, including Governors Kathy Hochul and Mikie Sherrill, who stated that the court had confirmed the funding freeze was illegal and that the lawsuit had enabled 1,000 people to return to their jobs.

the attempt by the Trump administration to stop the funding for Gateway will not succeed.

— Kathy Hochul and Mikie SherrillNew York and New Jersey governors sending a clear message after the court's decision.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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