Scope: Federal
Branch: Executive
Severity: Red
Date occurred: January 27, 2025
Phase: Jan-Mar 2025 – Inauguration Blitz
On January 27, 2025, OMB directed federal agencies to freeze nearly 3 trillion dollars in congressionally-approved funding. 22 states and DC sued. Courts issued a TRO and later a preliminary injunction; GAO has since issued multiple decisions finding the withholding violated the Impoundment Control Act.
Sources
- CREW
- Congress.gov CRS
- Brennan Center