Summary

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court order that temporarily lifted a broad freeze on federal funding.

The freeze stemmed from an Office of Management and Budget memo implementing Trump’s executive orders but was blocked after 22 states sued, arguing it exceeded presidential authority.

The administration sought an emergency stay, but the court found no legal justification.

Both sides must submit further arguments before a final decision. A hearing on a permanent injunction is expected later this month.