Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that the state has joined a lawsuit with 22 other states and Washington, D.C. against the Trump administration for freezing federal funding. Governor Tina Kotek expressed concern over the impact the funding freeze has had on access to major services like Medicaid and Head Start. The freeze was a result of sweeping executive orders from the Trump administration targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the freeze until Monday.
Rayfield argued that cutting off funding approved by Congress is unconstitutional and could harm Oregonians who rely on these funds for services. The state budget heavily relies on federal funding, including over $38 billion in funding for programs like Medicaid. Kotek assured residents that the state would continue to provide coverage while awaiting clarity on the status of federal funds.
Rayfield’s office confirmed that Oregon, along with 22 other states and Washington D.C., have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in Rhode Island to halt the freeze on funding. The goal is to protect underserved populations and agencies that serve them. Rayfield emphasized that the freeze could result in families losing access to basic medical services and that the Trump administration’s actions are causing chaos and harm to vulnerable populations. The lawsuit seeks to permanently stop the freeze on federal funding.
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