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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Gateway Tunnel
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Gateway Tunnel

New York Times
by Patrick McGeehan
March 12, 2026
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A judge dismissed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's Gateway Tunnel funding freeze.

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit regarding the Trump administration's funding freeze for the Gateway Tunnel. The judge declared the case moot because the administration resumed the flow of over $200 million in funding. The administration had temporarily stopped this funding. This outcome means the lawsuit no longer has grounds for continuation due to the restoration of funds.

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The Trump administration is implementing and proposing various domestic policies, including restoring gun rights for felons, restarting Global Entry, and facing scrutiny over DHS policies. These actions are occurring amidst political maneuvering for upcoming elections.

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