Posts Tagged ‘the Trump administration’
Federal Judge Issues CDL Data Injunction
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from accessing a database containing personal information on about 17 million commercial drivers. The order also blocks the administration from withholding more than $10 million in federal funding from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators over…
Read MoreFederal Judge Issues Ruling on SNAP Eligibility Changes
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has permanently blocked the Trump administration from imposing certain penalties on states over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The ruling makes permanent an injunction issued last December and also blocks administration guidance…
Read MoreSenator Coons Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding War in Iran
U.S. Senator Chris Coons delivered a floor speech after voting in support of a war powers resolution related to the war with Iran, urging colleagues to consider the impact on service members and their families. Senator Coons also questioned whether the Trump administration has clearly defined key elements of the potential military action, including its…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Secures Agreement with Trump Administration Preventing Further Delays in Medical and Public Health Research
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration requiring the agency to resume reviews of delayed National Institutes of Health medical and public health research grant applications. The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed in April by Brown and a coalition of…
Read MoreAttorney General Jennings Announces Federal Judge’s Decision Regarding SNAP Enforcement Dispute
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from imposing fines on states over SNAP program operations. The ruling allows SNAP benefits to continue for lawful permanent residents, including former refugees and asylees, while the case continues. Jennings said the court order ensures Delawareans can continue receiving food…
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