Tool

This memo describes how Democracy Forward, state AGs, and related plaintiffs and partners used legal tools to block the administration’s January 2025 sudden, callous, and unlawful freeze on essential federal funding, which is the lifeblood of critical services to people and communities. The success blocking Trump’s attempted freeze of federal grants and funding demonstrates the power of the courts, advocates, communities, state leaders, and unified, quick action to slow and stop the Trump administration’s attempted abuses of power. This memo will continue to be updated as the situation warrants.