Statement: Trump’s Executive Order Freezing Federal Payments Is Harmful, Illegal and Unconstitutional
Originally published at Pennsylvania Policy Center on January 29, 2025. For Immediate Release January 29, 2025 Contact: Kirstin Snow, snow@pennpolicy.org Late on Monday, the Trump administration issued an executive order halting payment of grants and loans to state and local governments, social service providers, and others. This action is illegal and unconstitutional. And it is likely to cause immediate and widespread harm to people and families across our state and the country. It must be rescinded by the President as soon as possible. There are still many uncertainties about the impact of the order. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has issued a number of clarifications of it—however, they have done little to clarify the scope and intention of the order. It appears now that funding for state and local programs that provide veterans’ services, ensure public safety, and help seniors will be halted. So will some funding for… Continue reading
