A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot require states to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a condition for receiving federal transportation funding. This decision marks a significant setback for the administration’s efforts to enforce immigration policies through financial leverage.

A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Education from withholding federal funding from schools that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision marks a significant setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to end DEI programs in education.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy questioned whether federal tax dollars should support Democrat-led states that fail to comply with federal law on immigration and diversity policies. Speaking on Fox Business, Duffy suggested potential repercussions for these states.