Judge Rules In Favor Of AFSCME And Blocks Unlawful Freeze Of Child Care Funding
The Trump administration’s brazen attempt to withhold $10 billion meant to help working families afford child care was blocked Tuesday by a federal judge, allowing the critical funding to continue to flow to affected states and families in need.
The preliminary injunction is a win for AFSCME members and others who sued the administration in January. The funding freeze was aimed at child care and family assistance programs in five states led by Democrats.
"The court’s decision to block the administration’s illegal funding freeze is a major victory for providers, families and the children they serve,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. “The AFSCME members who provide essential child care services in these communities can now focus on what they do best: helping children learn and thrive. We’ll continue to fight the administration’s attempts to slash services for working families to pay for more tax cuts for its billionaire backers.”