Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Grant Funding Strategy

In a significant legal setback for President Donald Trump's administration, a federal judge ruled on Thursday against a mandate that would have required 20 Democratic-led states to comply with immigration enforcement to qualify for billions in transportation grant funds.

The decision blocks an effort by the administration to leverage federal funding as a tool to enforce immigration policies, which was met with contention among states supportive of immigrant rights.

This court decision underscores the ongoing tussles between federal authorities and state governments regarding immigration policy, highlighting the contentious and politically charged nature of funding allocations.

(With inputs from agencies.)